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Alfred The Great

Alfred The Great

Duckett, Eleanor Shipley

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ISBN10: 1258124777
ISBN13: 9781258124779
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Oct 15 2011
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alfred The Great is a historical biography written by Eleanor Shipley Duckett. The book is focused on the life and accomplishments of King Alfred the Great, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD. The author presents a detailed account of Alfred's life, starting from his childhood and early years as a prince, to his ascension to the throne and his struggles against the Viking invasions.The book covers various aspects of Alfred's life, including his military campaigns, his efforts to promote education and learning, his religious beliefs, and his contributions to the development of English law and language. The author also provides insights into Alfred's personal life, including his family, his relationships, and his health.The book is well-researched and draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including historical documents, chronicles, and archaeological evidence. The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both academic and general readers.Overall, Alfred The Great is an informative and insightful biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Anglo-Saxon period, medieval history, or the development of English culture and identity.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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