In Search of Alfred the Great: The King, The Grave, The Legend 9781445639062, 9781445638942, 1445639068

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This comprehensive collection includes Asser’s Life of Alfred, extracts from The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and Alfred’s own

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Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Compo

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Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Compo

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Asser's Life of King Alfred -- The Anglo-Saxon chronicle -- Extracts from the writings of King Alfred -- Miscellane

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Alfred the Great is a rare historical figure from the early Middle Ages, in that he retains a popular image. This image

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A prominent scholar explores King Arthur’s historical development, proposing that he began as a fictional character deve

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A prominent scholar explores King Arthur’s historical development, proposing that he began as a fictional character deve

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A prominent scholar explores King Arthur’s historical development, proposing that he began as a fictional character deve

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In the nineteenth century, Alfred the Great was a figure who rivalled King Arthur in the popular imagination. This book

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