The Life of Ælfred the Great

John Spelman

• 18 juli 2023
• 9781020066368

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A vivid account of the life of one of England's most celebrated monarchs, Alfred the Great. Drawing on contemporary sources and modern research, Spelman describes Alfred's remarkable achievements as a warrior, scholar, and leader during the tumultuous period of Viking invasions and cultural upheaval in early medieval England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.