The Life and Times of Alfred the Great (Kings & Queens)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (577 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0297831941 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tells the story of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex. Despite small resources, this singular man - a doughty warrior, impressive administrator and dedicated scholar - succeeded in defeating formidable foes and becoming the founder of the English monarchy.
THE ONLY ENGLISH MONARCH GIVEN THE TITLE "THE GREAT" And it was justly deserved. King Alfred ruled Wessex, England 871-899. His country was in a deplorable educational decline--old monks died before teaching the younger monks how to read Latin, and so a great many works were lost to illiteracy. England had fallen into a chasm of bitter feuding between warlords after the Romans left in THE ONLY ENGLISH MONARCH GIVEN THE TITLE "THE GREAT" Lance C. Panzer And it was justly deserved. King Alfred ruled Wessex, England 871-899. His country was in a deplorable educational decline--old monks died before teaching the younger monks how to read Latin, and so a great many works were lost to illiteracy. England had fallen into a chasm of bitter feuding between warlords after the Romans left in 410. But most pressingly--the Danes attacked at their leisure--by the thousands--pillaging, raping, and burning. After his three brothers ha. 10. But most pressingly--the Danes attacked at their leisure--by the thousands--pillaging, raping, and burning. After his three brothers ha