Extracts From Alfred's Orosius (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120279941)

Extracts From Alfred�������s Orosius (1893) is a book that features selected passages from the work of Orosius, a 5th-century Spanish historian, as translated by King Alfred the Great of England in the 9th century. The book includes important historical accounts of the Roman Empire, including the reigns of Julius Caesar and Augustus, as well as the rise of Christianity and the spread of Islam. The passages are presented in Old English, providing a glimpse into the language and writing style of the time. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the development of the English language.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.

Author: Paulus Orosius,King Of England Alfred
ISBN-10: 1120279941
ISBN-13: 9781120279941
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d