Asser's Life Of King Alfred - William Henry Stevenson - Bog

Asser's Life of King Alfred: Together with the Annals of Saint Neots Erroneously Ascribed to Asser (1904) is a historical book written by William Henry Stevenson. The book is a compilation of two historical texts related to King Alfred the Great, the king of Wessex, who ruled from 871 to 899. The first text is Asser's Life of King Alfred, which is a biography of the king written by Asser, a Welsh monk who served as a bishop in the court of King Alfred. The second text is the Annals of Saint Neots, which is a chronicle of events that took place in England during the 9th century. The text was erroneously attributed to Asser, but recent scholarship has suggested that it was written by a different author. The book provides a detailed account of the life and reign of King Alfred, including his military campaigns, his efforts to promote learning and education, and his reforms of the legal system. The book also includes a critical introduction by the author, which provides historical context and discusses the sources used in the compilation of the texts. Overall, Asser's Life of King Alfred: Together with the Annals of Saint Neots Erroneously Ascribed to Asser (1904) is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval history and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most important monarchs.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.