Bøger af Alfred Bowker

This is a historical biography of King Alfred, who ruled Wessex in the late 9th century. It explores his life, his achievements, and his legacy, including the establishment of a legal code and a navy. The book also examines the cultural and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England during his reign, and the impact of his ideas on later generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The King Alfred Millenary: A Record Of The Proceedings Of The National Commemoration (1902) is a book written by Alfred Bowker. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the national commemoration of King Alfred, which was held in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various ceremonies, speeches, and festivities that were organized to honor the legacy of King Alfred.The book begins with a brief history of King Alfred and his contributions to English history, followed by a description of the planning and organization of the commemoration events. The book then goes on to provide a detailed account of the various ceremonies, including the unveiling of the King Alfred statue, the dedication of the King Alfred Memorial, and the laying of the foundation stone for the King Alfred Hospital.The book also includes transcripts of the speeches given by various dignitaries and officials during the commemoration events. These speeches provide insight into the significance of King Alfred's legacy and the importance of commemorating his contributions to English history.Overall, The King Alfred Millenary: A Record Of The Proceedings Of The National Commemoration (1902) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history and the legacy of King Alfred. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the events that took place during the commemoration and offers insight into the significance of King Alfred's contributions to English history.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.

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Birthdate: January 31, 1872 (69) Birthplace: Lambeth, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Death: December 2, 1941 (69) East London, Amatole, Eastern Cape, South Africa Occupation: messenger, interpreter... Thomas Hughes QC (20 October 1822 - 22 March 1896) was an English lawyer, judge, politician and author. He is most famous for his novel Tom Brown's School Days (1857), a semi-autobiographical work set at Rugby School, which Hughes had attended. It had a lesser-known sequel, Tom Brown at Oxford (1861). Hughes had numerous other interests, in particular as a Member of Parliament, in the British co-operative movement, and in a settlement in Tennessee reflecting his values. Early life Hughes was the second son of John Hughes, editor of the Boscobel Tracts (1830) and was born in Uffington, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He had six brothers, and one sister, Jane Senior who later became Britain's first female civil servant. At the age of eight he was sent to Twyford School, a preparatory public school near Winchester, where he remained until the age of eleven. In February 1834 he went to Rugby School, which was then under the celebrated Thomas Arnold, a contemporary of his father at Oriel College, Oxford. Hughes excelled at sports rather than in scholarship, and his school career culminated in a cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground. In 1842 he went on to Oriel College, and graduated B.A. in 1845. At Oxford, he played cricket for the university team in the annual University Match against Cambridge University, also at Lord's, and a match that is still now regarded as first-class cricket. Legal career Hughes was called to the bar in 1848, became Queen's Counsel in 1869 and a bencher in 1870. He was appointed to a county court judgeship in the Chester district in July 1882. Works While living at Wimbledon, Hughes wrote his famous story Tom Brown's School Days, which was published in April 1857. He is associated with the novelists of the "muscular school", a loose classification but centred on the fiction of the Crimean War period.Although Hughes had never been a member of the sixth form at Rugby, his impressions of the headmaster Thomas Arnold were reverent. Hughes also wrote The Scouring of the White Horse (1859), Tom Brown at Oxford (1861), Religio Laici (1868), Life of Alfred the Great (1869) and the Memoir of a Brother. His brother, George Hughes, was the model for the Tom Brown character............

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