Alfred the Great: Containing Chapters on His Life and Times

By Alfred Bowker and Frederic Harrison

Book Overview

""Alfred The Great: Containing Chapters On His Life And Times"" by Alfred Bowker is a comprehensive biography of the famous Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the Great. The book covers Alfred's life from his birth in 849 AD to his death in 899 AD, and explores his many accomplishments as a warrior, ruler, and scholar. Bowker delves into the political and social climate of Alfred's time, including the Viking invasions that threatened the stability of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The book also examines Alfred's efforts to promote education and literacy, including his role in commissioning the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Bowker's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of England or the life of one of its most famous kings.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498011942
• ISBN13: 9781498011945
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"