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Overview"Filled with drama and action, here is the story of the ninth-century life and times of Alfred—warrior, conqueror, lawmaker, scholar, and the only king whom England has ever called ""The Great."" Based on up-to-date information on ninth-century history, geography, philosophy, literature, and social life, it vividly presents exciting views of Alfred in every stage of his long career and leaves the reader with a sharply-etched picture of the world of the Middle Ages." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eleanor Shipley DuckettPublisher: The University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 1.50cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 2.20cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780226167794ISBN 10: 0226167798 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 15 October 1958 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThe chief contemporary source of material on Alfred the Great is the biography left by Asser, who translated the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle which Alfred had helped formulate, and incorporated this and some of Alfred's writings in his biography. Miss Duckett has gleaned from these writings and other available sources a portrait of a ruler devoted to his church and imbued with an overwhelming desire to see his country welded into a strong and unified nation. To this end he worked to overcome the ignorance and superstition rife in the ninth century. He set up schools and insisted on education for his subjects, priest as well as layman; he encouraged them in their art, poetry and architecture. He welcomed to his court all who could tell him of things new and strange, and from this knowledge came a codified set of laws as well as The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, one of the major historical documents of English life. Lawgiver and educator, Alfred merited the distinction of Great inscribed after his name. The book is a fascinating portrait of an enlightened monarch against a background of darkness and ignorance, who brought about in large measure the goal of a united England. (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationEleanor Shipley Duckett was for many years professor of classics at Smith College. Her many books include The Gateway to the Middle Ages, Anglo-Saxon Saints and Scholars, Alcuin: Friend of Charlemagne, and Saint Dunstan of Canterbury. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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