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Alfred the Great : Asser's Life of King Alfred and other contemporary sources / translated with an introduction and notes by Simon Keynes and Michael Lapidge

by John Asser, Simon Keynes, Michael Lapidge

This 893 biography chronicles King Alfred's reign, covering his defence against Viking invaders and efforts to unify and educate his people. This edition includes contemporary sources such as the King's laws and will, and extracts from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Accession 11121 ISBN 0140444092 Publisher Penguin
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