Movie · 2023
Is The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is based on the book series The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell (2004).
The movie was released in 2023.
The book series behind The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
The Saxon Stories
Book series by Bernard Cornwell · first published 2004 · historical fiction
Novel series about history of Anglo Saxon England in 9th & 10th century.
The Saxon Stories: books in order
- The Last Kingdom (2004)
- The Pale Horseman (2005)
- The Lords of the North (2006)
- Sword Song (2007)
- The Burning Land (2009)
- Death of Kings (2011)
- The Pagan Lord (2013)
- The Empty Throne (2014)
- Warriors of the Storm (2015)
- The Flame Bearer (2016)
- War of the Wolf
- Sword of Kings
Other adaptations of The Saxon Stories
- The Last Kingdom (TV, 2015)
Common questions
Is The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die based on a book?
Yes. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is based on the book series The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell (2004).
Who wrote the book The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is based on?
The Saxon Stories was written by Bernard Cornwell and first published in 2004.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Last Kingdom, book 1 of The Saxon Stories. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's books
- The Winter King (TV, 2023)