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King Alfred's Books is a historical book written by George Forrest Browne and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the literary works that were collected and translated by King Alfred the Great of Wessex during the 9th century. The book provides an in-depth... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

An intimate map of a king's reading and the ideas that remade a nation. King Alfred's Books, by F. Browne, G., examines the texts and traditions connected to Alfred's court and the intellectual currents of ninth century England. History becomes immediate and intimate. Presented... Read Full Overview