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Alfred The Great : England's Darling (1901)

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Alfred the Great: England's Darling is a biography of the famous Anglo-Saxon king Alfred the Great, written by Alfred Austin and originally published in 1901. The book covers the life of Alfred, from his early years as a prince to his ascension to the throne of Wessex and his subsequent battles against the invading Vikings. Austin portrays Alfred as a heroic figure, emphasizing his military prowess, his devotion to Christianity, and his efforts to promote learning and culture in England. The book also explores Alfred's legacy, including his influence on English law and language, and his enduring reputation as one of England's greatest monarchs. Overall, Alfred the Great: England's Darling is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of England's most iconic historical figures.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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781120215178
  • ISBN-10: 112021517X
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2009
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
  • Page Count: 138

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