Alfred The Great - Alfred Bowker - Bog

Alfred The Great: Containing Chapters On His Life And Times is a book written by Alfred Bowker that provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of King Alfred the Great. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Alfred's life, including his childhood, his ascension to the throne, his military campaigns, his cultural and educational reforms, and his legacy.The book begins with an introduction that sets the context for Alfred's reign and highlights his importance as a historical figure. The first chapter covers Alfred's early life, including his upbringing and education, and his experiences as a young prince in a kingdom beset by Viking invasions.Subsequent chapters delve into Alfred's military campaigns, including his victories over the Vikings and his efforts to establish a unified English kingdom. The book also explores Alfred's cultural and educational reforms, including his support for the arts and his establishment of a system of schools and libraries.Throughout the book, Bowker provides a vivid and engaging portrait of Alfred as a leader, warrior, and scholar. He also examines the broader historical context of Alfred's reign, including the political and social changes that were taking place in England during this period.Overall, Alfred The Great: Containing Chapters On His Life And Times is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed and nuanced account of one of England's most important historical figures.By Mr. Frederic Harrison, The Lord Bishop Of Bristol; Professor Charles Oman, Sir Clements Markham, The Rev. Professor Earle, Sir Frederick Pollock And The Rev. W. J. Loftie; Also Containing An Introduction By Sir Walter Besant And A Poem By The Poet Laureate.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.