King Alfred

King Alfred: As Educator Of His People And Man Of Letters is a book written by Stopford Augustus Brooke and originally published in 1901. The book explores the life and legacy of King Alfred the Great, who ruled over the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD. Brooke examines Alfred's contributions to education, literacy, and the preservation of knowledge during a time of great upheaval and conflict in England. He also delves into Alfred's personal character and his accomplishments as a writer and translator. The book provides a detailed look at the historical context of Alfred's reign, as well as his lasting impact on the development of English language and culture. Overall, King Alfred: As Educator Of His People And Man Of Letters is a fascinating exploration of one of England's most important and influential monarchs.With An Appendix Of Passages From The Writings Of Alfred, Selected And Translated From The Old English.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.