The Life Of King Alfred (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162699950)

The Life of King Alfred is a historical biography written by Asser, Bishop of Sherborne, in the late 9th century. The book provides a detailed account of the life and reign of King Alfred, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD. Asser's work is considered one of the most important sources for understanding the reign of King Alfred and the history of Anglo-Saxon England. The book covers Alfred's childhood, his ascension to the throne, and his many military campaigns against the invading Vikings. It also describes Alfred's efforts to promote learning and education, including his patronage of scholars and his own translation of important Latin works into English.Asser's biography is notable for its vivid descriptions of the political and social context of Alfred's reign, as well as its insights into the character and personality of the king himself. The book also provides valuable information about the culture and customs of Anglo-Saxon England, including the role of the church, the legal system, and the everyday lives of ordinary people.Overall, The Life of King Alfred is a fascinating and informative historical document that sheds light on one of the most important figures in English history.King Alfred was the son of king Ethelwulf, who was the son of Egbert, who was the son of Elmund, was the son of Eafa, who was the son of Eoppa, who the son of Ingild. Ingild, and Ina, the famous king of the West-Saxons, were two brothers. Ina went to Rome, and there ending this life honourably, entered the heavenly kingdom, to reign there for ever with Christ.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: Asser Bishop of Sherborne
ISBN-10: 1162699957
ISBN-13: 9781162699950
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.09d