Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources

By: Asser

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Synopsis: Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life, written in absorbing detail - chronicling his battles against Viking invaders and his struggle to increase the strength and knowledge of his people, and to unite his people at a time of conflict, uncertainty and war.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780141909424
Related ISBNs:: 9780140444094
Publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Addition:: 04/10/24
Copyrighted By:: Simon Keynes and Michael Lapidge
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Introduction by:: Michael Lapidge
Introduction by:: Simon Keynes
Translator:: Simon Keynes
Translator:: Michael Lapidge