King Alfred

King Alfred: As Educator Of His People And Man Of Letters is a book written by Stopford Augustus Brooke in 1901. The book is a biographical account of King Alfred the Great, who was a ruler of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. The author explores Alfred's life and work, focusing on his role as an educator and a man of letters. The book provides a detailed analysis of Alfred's literary achievements, including his translations of Latin works into Old English and his promotion of education and literacy among his people. The author also examines Alfred's political and military career, including his efforts to defend his kingdom against Viking invasions. Throughout the book, Brooke presents Alfred as a visionary leader who was committed to the intellectual and spiritual development of his people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, the development of English literature, or the legacy of King Alfred the Great.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.