TV Shows on DVD Do you have feedback about this page? HUGE SAVINGS on computers, tablets & accessories Major DEALS on major appliances SAVE UP TO 70% on luggage sets - plus other great DEALS on luggage & bags TAKE YOUR HEALTH TO HEART with connected scales and blood pressure monitorsGame of Thrones actor Hafthór 'Thor' Björnsson has broken a 1,000-year-old weight lifting record to become 'The World's Strongest Viking'.The 26-year-old lifted a 30-foot log, weighing 1,433lbs on his shoulders and carried it for five steps during the World's Strongest Viking competition in Norway.The Icelandic strongman, who plays Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane on the drama series based on the books by George R R Martin, has now got his eyes on the World's Strongest Man-title. Real Viking: Hafthor 'Thor' Björnsson won World's Strongest Viking by breaking a 1,000-year-old record Big guy, big name: Björnsson is best known for playing Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane on Game of Thrones
Winner: The 26-year-old strongman carried a 30-foot-long 1,433lbs tree trunk for five stepsHis feat beat the previous record set by a legendary Icelander named Orm Storulfsson, who carried a log that weighed more than 650 kilograms for three steps before his back reportedly broke.Following his record-breaking lift, Björnsson, whose last name translates to 'Bear's son', posted on his Instagram:'Well, today my friends, I made history!'As well as winning the title of The World's Strongest Viking for the second time in a row, I carried this MONSTER LOG 5 steps!'My back held up fine! I'm on my way to my ultimate goal, to win The World's Strongest Man! NOTHING CAN STOP ME!! NOTHING CAN BREAK ME!' Aint no Mountain high enough: The 6ft9in Icelander began his sports career as a professional basketball player but was forced to give up on his dreams following a serious knee injury, and started weight lifting Gruesome: The duel between Gregor Clegane and Prince Oberyn Martell was one of the most popular scenes from the fourth series of Game of Thrones
Training to fight The Mountain: Thor Björnsson, whose last name means 'Son of Bear' pokes fun at his Game of Thornes character in a photo posted on his Instagram Crushing the competition: Björnssonwon Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Viking in 2014, and was runner up in World's Strongest ManAt 6ft9in, Björnsson began his sports career as a professional basketball player in Reykjavik, but was forced to give up on his dreams following a serious knee injury.After bumping into former World's Strongest Man, fellow icelander Magnús Ver Magnússon, at the gym, he began weight lifting, Winning Iceland's strongest man five years in a row.He has two bronze spots for World's Strongest Man and was runner up last year. In 2014 he also won Europe's Strongest Man.Despite the numerous weight-lifting accolades, he is best known for his performance as The Mountain during the fierce and deadly duel with Prince Oberyn 'Red Viper' Martell during the fourth series of Game of Thrones.
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My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred . . . Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.When AEthelred, the ruler of Mercia, dies, he leaves no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported AEthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of AEethelred. Widely loved and respected, AEthelflaed has all the makings of a leader but can Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne.With this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded once again whyNew York Timesbestselling author Bernard Cornwell is the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today (Wall Street Journal)." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Product Description
Warriors of the Storm (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 9) The Flame Bearer (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 10) The Last Kingdom (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1) The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2) See all 1,350 customer reviews See all 1,350 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.co.uk Cornwell's narrative skills are immense. Tight prose ensures that the story line flows smoothly without unnecessary verbiage to distract the reader. Bernard Cornwell writes another fantastic book. I could not put it down! A fine story to continue Bernard Cornwell's saga of his Mercian hero Uhtred. There is enough history to make the tale acceptable and plenty of bloodshed and romance to carry the... More of the same from the first books, which is brilliant and just what you want! Going to miss uhtred when I've finished the series... Have read all the books in this series ready to start the next in the series strongly recommend keep them coming