King Alfred

King Alfred: As Educator Of His People And Man Of Letters is a book written by Stopford Augustus Brooke in 1901. The book is a biography of King Alfred the Great, who was a ruler of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the 9th century. The book explores Alfred's life, his achievements, and his contributions to education and literature. The author also delves into the cultural and historical context of Alfred's time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the period. The book is a well-researched and insightful look at one of England's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England or in the life of King Alfred the Great.With An Appendix Of Passages From The Writings Of Alfred, Selected And Translated From The Old English.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.