Asser's Life Of King Alfred

Asser's Life of King Alfred is a historical account of the life and reign of King Alfred the Great, written by his contemporary and close advisor, Asser. This edition also includes the Annals of Saint Neots, a chronicle of early English history that was mistakenly attributed to Asser. The book provides valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of Anglo-Saxon England, as well as the character and accomplishments of one of its most celebrated rulers. The editor, William Henry Stevenson, provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and significance of the text. This edition is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or the life of King Alfred.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.