Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Alfred the Great is a historical biography written by R. Paull and published in 1889. The book chronicles the life of Alfred the Great, one of the most important figures in English history. Alfred was a king of Wessex who lived in the 9th century and is known for his military victories against the Vikings, his promotion of learning and education, and his contributions to the development of the English language.The book provides a detailed account of Alfred's life, from his childhood and early years as a prince to his reign as king and his eventual death. It explores his military campaigns against the Vikings, his efforts to reform the legal system and promote education, and his role in the development of Anglo-Saxon literature.In addition to the biography of Alfred, the book also includes a translation of Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius, a historical work that chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the time of the author. This translation provides insight into Alfred's literary interests and his contributions to the development of the English language.Overall, The Life of Alfred the Great is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of England's most important historical figures, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his life, achievements, and contributions to English history and culture.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.
