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 is a book written by William Henry Stevenson and published in 1904. The book is a historical account of the life of King Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex from 871 to 899. The book is based on the writings of Asser, a Welsh monk who was a close advisor to King Alfred. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is Asser's Life of King Alfred, which provides a detailed account of the life and reign of King Alfred. The book covers his early life, his military campaigns against the Vikings, his efforts to promote education and learning, and his legacy as a great ruler of England. The second part of the book is the Annals of Saint Neots, which were erroneously ascribed to Asser. These annals provide a chronicle of events in England from the 7th to the 10th century.Overall, Asser's Life of King Alfred: Together with the Annals of Saint Neots Erroneously Ascribed to Asser is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the life and reign of King Alfred the Great and the history of England in the early Middle Ages. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of one of England's most important historical figures.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.