| Description |
205 pages : illustrations, map. ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page [197]. |
| Summary |
Alfred's life as monarch was to be a struggle against the great Danish forces that sought the permanent foreign occupation of half of England. His greatness stemmed from his success as a general, and his ability to gain knowledge from the experience of others. |
| Contents |
Alfred "the Great"? -- A small world -- The youngest son (849-65) -- Ravens from the east -- Second in command (865-71) -- The year of battles (871) -- The critical years (871-8) -- The year of decision (878) -- The reorganization of the kingdom -- Foreign policy, religion and learning -- A new frontier (878-86) -- The last war (892-6) -- The man of letters -- The Alfred legend -- Alfred the Great. |
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Alfred, King of England, 849-899.
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Anglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899.
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