{"product_id":"assers-life-of-king-alfred-john-asser-9781023548427","title":"Asser's Life of King Alfred","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Asser's Life of Alfred\" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of Alfred the Great, King of Anglo-Saxon England, written by the Welsh monk John Asser in the 9th century. This biography provides invaluable insights into the reign of Alfred (849-899), one of England's most celebrated monarchs. Explore the political landscape of medieval Europe and witness the challenges faced by a king defending his realm against Viking incursions. Asser's account sheds light on Alfred's military strategies, his dedication to education and law, and his profound impact on English culture. A cornerstone of medieval history, \"Asser's Life of Alfred\" remains a crucial primary source for understanding the life and legacy of this pivotal figure. Discover the character and achievements of Alfred the Great through the eyes of his contemporary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Asser,Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough) Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023548429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023548427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.15d","brand":"John Asser","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153424003327,"sku":"9781023548427","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad0676c1-433b-4a7c-a897-2058f43e413b.jpg?v=1770783384","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/assers-life-of-king-alfred-john-asser-9781023548427","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}