Alfred The Great: England's Darling (1901)

By Alfred Austin

Book Overview

Alfred The Great: England�������s Darling is a biography of King Alfred the Great, written by Alfred Austin and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of Alfred's life, from his birth in 849 to his death in 899. Austin portrays Alfred as a heroic figure who saved England from the Viking invasions of the 9th century and laid the foundation for the English nation.The book begins with a brief history of England before Alfred's time, including the Anglo-Saxon invasion and the arrival of the Vikings. It then goes on to describe Alfred's childhood, his education, and his early years as king of Wessex. Austin portrays Alfred as a man of great intelligence, learning, and courage, who was able to unite the various kingdoms of England and lead them to victory against the Vikings.Throughout the book, Austin emphasizes Alfred's Christian faith and his commitment to learning and education. He describes how Alfred founded schools and libraries, and how he translated important works of literature into English. Austin also portrays Alfred as a family man, who was devoted to his wife and children, and who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his subjects.Overall, Alfred The Great: England�������s Darling is a tribute to one of England's greatest kings, and a celebration of the English nation. It is a well-written and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in English history or the life of this remarkable king.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: 116644029X
• ISBN13: 9781166440299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"