Alfred the Great is a biography written by Jacob Abbott, chronicling the life and achievements of the famous Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the Great. The book delves into the early years of Alfred's life, his upbringing, and his education, which laid the foundation for his eventual rise to power. The author also provides a detailed account of the political and social landscape of the time, highlighting the challenges and obstacles that Alfred faced as he sought to unify and strengthen his kingdom. The book covers Alfred's ...
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Alfred the Great is a biography written by Jacob Abbott, chronicling the life and achievements of the famous Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the Great. The book delves into the early years of Alfred's life, his upbringing, and his education, which laid the foundation for his eventual rise to power. The author also provides a detailed account of the political and social landscape of the time, highlighting the challenges and obstacles that Alfred faced as he sought to unify and strengthen his kingdom. The book covers Alfred's military campaigns, his efforts to promote education and culture, and his contributions to the development of English law and language. Abbott's portrayal of Alfred is both informative and engaging, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most revered historical figures. Overall, Alfred the Great is an essential read for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history or the life of this remarkable king.1901. King Alfred of England is one of the noblest of the sovereigns upon whom History has conferred the title of The Great. At the very beginning of the world-encircling history of the Anglo-Saxon race looms his majestic figure. We see him through the mist of ten centuries hurling back the invaders of his country, giving peace to his realm, ruling it with consummate wisdom, laboring arduously at the translation and composition of books that his subjects might receive the precious light of learning, codifying their laws that justice might prevail in the land, in short, building up out of his broken little dominions a kingdom destined to become the corner stone of the mighty British Empire. Contents: The Britons; The Anglo-Saxons; The Danes; Alfred s Early Years; State of England; Alfred s Accession to the Throne; Reverses; The Seclusion; Reassembling of the Army; The Victory over the Danes; Character of Alfred s Reign; The Close of Life; and Sequel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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