King Alfred

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""King Alfred"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the legendary King of Wessex, Alfred the Great. The book explores the life and reign of Alfred, who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in English history. Hubbard delves into Alfred's upbringing, his battles against the Vikings, and his efforts to establish a strong and unified England. The book also examines Alfred's contributions to education and culture, including his support for the translation of Latin texts into English. Throughout the book, Hubbard portrays Alfred as a wise and just ruler who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his people. The writing style is engaging and informative, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in history, particularly the early history of England.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Teachers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610396X.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: 1425342256
• ISBN13: 9781425342258
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"