Alfred the Great : Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources (9780140444094)

Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life, written in absorbing detail - chronicling his battles against Viking invaders and his struggle to increase the strength and knowledge of his people, and to unite his people at a time of conflict, uncertainty and war.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 368 pages
• Dimensions 129 x 198 x 21mm | 269g
• Publication date 01 Aug 2004
• Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint PENGUIN CLASSICS
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition Statement Reprint
• Illustrations note illustrations, maps, bibliography, index
• ISBN10 0140444092
• ISBN13 9780140444094
• Bestsellers rank 103,155

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