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LoC No.: 06000684

Title: Asser's Life of King Alfred

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Asser's Life of King Alfred" by John Asser is a historical account written in the late 9th century. The work details the life and reign of King Alfred of Wessex, highlighting his experiences, achievements, and the challenges he faced during his rule, including battles against Viking invasions. The narrative aims to provide insights into Alfred's character and leadership, as well as the socio-political landscape of Anglo-Saxon England. The opening of the text introduces King Alfred, starting with his genealogy and the context of his birth. It discusses his early life, including pertinent battles and events happening during his formative years that shaped his character. Notably, it highlights Alfred's family background, the early threats from Viking forces, and his participation in significant events, such as his journey to Rome where he was anointed as king. This initial portion sets a historical stage for a deeper exploration of Alfred's life and contributions to England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Asser, John, -909

Translator: Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927

EBook No.: 63384

Published: Oct 6, 2020

Downloads: 848

Language: English

Subject: Alfred, King of England, 849-899

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.: 06000684

Title: Asser's Life of King Alfred

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Asser's Life of King Alfred" by John Asser is a historical account written in the late 9th century. The work details the life and reign of King Alfred of Wessex, highlighting his experiences, achievements, and the challenges he faced during his rule, including battles against Viking invasions. The narrative aims to provide insights into Alfred's character and leadership, as well as the socio-political landscape of Anglo-Saxon England. The opening of the text introduces King Alfred, starting with his genealogy and the context of his birth. It discusses his early life, including pertinent battles and events happening during his formative years that shaped his character. Notably, it highlights Alfred's family background, the early threats from Viking forces, and his participation in significant events, such as his journey to Rome where he was anointed as king. This initial portion sets a historical stage for a deeper exploration of Alfred's life and contributions to England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Asser, John, -909

Translator: Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927

EBook No.: 63384

Published: Oct 6, 2020

Downloads: 848

Language: English

Subject: Alfred, King of England, 849-899

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.