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LoC No.: 02021039
Title:
The Life and Times of Alfred the Great
Being the Ford lectures for 1901
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Appendix: Sermon on the death of Queen Victoria.
Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Life and Times of Alfred the Great" by Charles Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a detailed examination of the life and legacy of King Alfred the Great, highlighting his contributions as a military leader, administrator, and promoter of education in a time of Viking invasions. Plummer’s account aims to clarify misconceptions about Alfred's character and actions while presenting a comprehensive view of his historical context. At the start of the text, the author introduces the lectures and expresses gratitude to historical figures who influenced his work. Plummer outlines his goal to address the existing confusions and oversimplifications surrounding King Alfred by critically surveying the sources available. He emphasizes the challenges historians face when interpreting the limited and often incomplete historical records about Alfred and remarks on the importance of a careful and nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure in English history. Through a methodical approach, Plummer sets the stage for a deep dive into Alfred's campaigns, governance, cultural contributions, and lasting impact on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Plummer, Charles, 1851-1927
EBook No.: 56557
Published: Feb 13, 2018
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Alfred, King of England, 849-899
Subject: Anglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02021039
Title:
The Life and Times of Alfred the Great
Being the Ford lectures for 1901
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Appendix: Sermon on the death of Queen Victoria.
Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Life and Times of Alfred the Great" by Charles Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a detailed examination of the life and legacy of King Alfred the Great, highlighting his contributions as a military leader, administrator, and promoter of education in a time of Viking invasions. Plummer’s account aims to clarify misconceptions about Alfred's character and actions while presenting a comprehensive view of his historical context. At the start of the text, the author introduces the lectures and expresses gratitude to historical figures who influenced his work. Plummer outlines his goal to address the existing confusions and oversimplifications surrounding King Alfred by critically surveying the sources available. He emphasizes the challenges historians face when interpreting the limited and often incomplete historical records about Alfred and remarks on the importance of a careful and nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure in English history. Through a methodical approach, Plummer sets the stage for a deep dive into Alfred's campaigns, governance, cultural contributions, and lasting impact on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Plummer, Charles, 1851-1927
EBook No.: 56557
Published: Feb 13, 2018
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Alfred, King of England, 849-899
Subject: Anglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.