Edward the Confessor: The King Who Built Westminster Abbey, And Left England on the Brink of War.

By Rev Tobias Hartwell

Edward the Confessor: England's Saintly King and the Last Light of Anglo-Saxon England

Before the thunder of Norman boots reshaped England's destiny, before the clash of swords at Hastings shattered an era, there was Edward-the last great king of Anglo-Saxon
England. But Edward the Confessor was no ordinary king. In a world ruled by warlords and warriors, he wielded not the blade, but the power of faith. His story is one of exile, prophecy, miracles, and a throne caught between heaven and earth.

This book is not just a history-it is the journey of a man who defied his time.

Born into turmoil, Edward was barely a child when England collapsed around him, forcing him into exile in the grand courts of Normandy. While Viking warlords and power-hungry nobles fought over his homeland, he was raised not on battlefields, but in the halls of monasteries and the chapels of pious men. From his earliest years, Edward's heart was drawn to something beyond the temporal struggles of kingship. He longed not for conquest, but for holiness. And yet, destiny called him home.

When England finally beckoned its lost prince, Edward did not return as a warrior-king, nor as a vengeful claimant seeking retribution. Instead, he arrived as a ruler unlike any the land had known-one who sought to govern with justice, peace, and a soul devoted entirely to God. His coronation was the beginning of a new vision for England, one where the power of prayer held more weight than the strength of armies. But could a king of peace survive in a world of war?

Edward's reign was far from tranquil. The mighty Godwin family, whose influence threatened to overshadow even the throne, sought to control the destiny of the realm. Political intrigue, betrayals, and power struggles ensnared the saintly king, forcing him to navigate the dangerous waters of leadership while remaining true to his faith. And then, there was the greatest challenge of all-his lack of an heir. Without a clear successor, the very kingdom he had labored to protect stood on the edge of chaos.

Yet Edward's greatest legacy was not found in battles or politics, but in stone and spirit. His most enduring act as king was the construction of Westminster Abbey, the sacred heart of England, built not as a monument to his power, but as a house of worship that would outlast empires. Within its towering walls, Edward's vision for a holier kingdom found its eternal home.

And then, there were the miracles. Stories of healings, divine visions, and supernatural encounters followed Edward throughout his life and beyond. Some called them myths, others saw them as proof of his saintliness. But one thing was certain-his presence did not fade with his death. In the years following his passing, the people of England whispered of a king who still walked among them in spirit, a ruler whose intercessions brought healing and hope.

This book is an invitation to step into Edward's world-a world where kings knelt in prayer, where holiness shaped history, and where the battle for a kingdom was fought not with steel, but with faith. It is a tale of a man caught between the expectations of kingship and the call of God, a ruler who stood on the threshold of two realms: the earth he governed, and the heaven he longed for.

Was Edward the Confessor merely a pious king, or was he something more-a saint destined to lead England not just in life, but in eternity?

His story has endured for nearly a thousand years. Now, it is time to discover why.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1KTQGKK
• ISBN13: 9798314198056
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"