Follow the life and rule of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex circa 871 to 899, and one of best and most famous kings in the history of England. Jacob Abbots account of the king separates fact from fiction, illuminating readers about the life of this pioneering ruler, who promoted literacy and education, restructured the tax system, and led his kingdom to victory against invading forces. Before he was king, Alfred fought in battle against the invading Danes. When his older brother, and current king, was killed during battle, the throne went to Alfred. Coronated at the young age of twentyone, Alfred the Great inherited the AngloSaxon throne in a time of ongoing war. By the time he assumed the throne, the Danes had been actively invading and overthrowing settlements for five years, though their attacks had started long before that. Maintaining his reputation as an intelligent and merciful man, and using his knowledge as a military veteran, Alfred the Great led his kingdom to victory over the Danes, ending the Vikings invasion. After the war, King Alfred continued to lead in a virtuous manor, earning the respect and praise of his subjects.King Alfred was a man of strong faith and truly loved his people. He pioneered many social policies, including promoting literacy and education, restructuring the taxation system, and strengthening foreign relations.Though he was among the best rulers in the history of England, much of the information scholars previously held about Alfred...

Binding: Paperback;126 pages; Publisher: Mint Editions; Classification: HBLA; Weight: 265.6 g; Dimensions: 203 x 127

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