Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Life Of Alfred The Great (1853)

The Life Of Alfred The Great (1853)

Pauli, Reinhold
Thorpe, B.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165243296
ISBN13: 9781165243297
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 592
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Alfred the Great is a historical biography written by Reinhold Pauli in 1853. The book tells the story of Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex who lived in the 9th century. Pauli's work provides a detailed account of Alfred's life, from his early years as a prince to his eventual rise to power as a king.The book explores Alfred's many accomplishments, including his military campaigns against the Vikings, his efforts to improve the education and literacy of his people, and his contributions to the development of the English language. Pauli also delves into Alfred's personal life, examining his relationships with his family and advisors, and his struggles with illness and personal loss.Through his narrative, Pauli paints a vivid picture of life in Anglo-Saxon England, describing the political and social structures of the time, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs of the people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England, and provides a fascinating look at one of its most important and influential kings.To Which Is Appended Alfred�������s Anglo-Saxon Version Of Orosius. With A Literal English Translation, And An Anglo-Saxon Alphabet And Glossary.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.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All