Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Alfred the Great is a book written by R. Paull in 1889. It is a biography of the famous King Alfred, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the late 9th century. The book provides a detailed account of Alfred's life, from his childhood to his reign as king, and his efforts to defend his kingdom against the invading Vikings.In addition to the biography, the book also includes Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius, a popular history book from the 5th century. Alfred translated Orosius into Old English to make it more accessible to his people, and the book became an important source of historical knowledge in Anglo-Saxon England.The Life of Alfred the Great is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and times of one of England's most revered monarchs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history and the early development of the English language.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.
