King and Emperor is the third and final novel in the Hammer and the Cross series. It was written by Harry Harrison and first published in 1996 by Tor Books.[1][2][3]

King and Emperor
First edition cover
SeriesThe Hammer and the Cross
PublisherTor Books
Publication date
July 1, 1996
ISBN0-312-85692-X
Preceded byOne King's Way (1994) 

Plot summary

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Shef, now "King of the North", sets out to learn the secrets of manned flight and Greek fire while his enemy, the now emperor Bruno, seeks the Holy Grail.

 
Map of Europe at the beginning of the novel. Shef's Empire of the North is denoted in red.

Publishing history

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  • Harrison, Harry. King and Emperor. Tor Books, 1996.

References

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  1. ^ "King and Emperor". Kirkus Reviews. 1 May 1996. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ^ "King and Emperor by Harry Harrison". Publishers Weekly. 1 July 1996. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ^ "King and Emperor". Booklist. July 1996. Retrieved 27 September 2024.