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Alfred the West Saxon King of the English

Alfred the West Saxon King of the English

Macfadyen, Dugald

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ISBN10: 1162805730
ISBN13: 9781162805733
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alfred the West Saxon King of the English is a historical book written by Dugald MacFadyen. The book revolves around the life and reign of King Alfred, who ruled over the West Saxons in England during the 9th century. The author provides a detailed account of Alfred's life, from his childhood to his ascension to the throne and his eventual death. The book sheds light on the political and social conditions of England during the time of Alfred's reign. It explores the various challenges faced by the king, including the Viking invasions, and how he managed to overcome them. The author also delves into Alfred's military strategies and his efforts to strengthen the kingdom's defenses.Apart from his military prowess, the book also highlights Alfred's contributions to the field of education and literacy. The author discusses how Alfred promoted education and the arts, and how he established schools and libraries across the kingdom.Overall, Alfred the West Saxon King of the English is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in English history and the life of one of its most notable rulers.1901. The life of King Alfred. Contents: Book I. Origins; Book II. Engle-land or Daneland?; Book III. The Service of the People and the Service of God; Book IV. The Triumph and Passing of Alfred.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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