Alfred the great book

Alfred is perhaps best of all remembered for his famous law code. By 886 ce alfred had captured london and was the most powerful ruler in england. Horspool writes well and the book is easy to follow. Centuries before john wycliffe, alfred was translating the bible into the anglo saxon language. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alfred the great papers from the eleventhcentenary conferences. According to the celebrated former british statesman and historian sir winston churchill,2 the roots of king alfred s book of laws or dooms alias his deemings came forth from the as then already longestablished laws of kent, mercia and wessex. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. This biography of king alfred the great is endlessly enjoyable, thrilling and excellently researched.

Daniel anlezark this book presents alfred in his historical context, seen through assers life, the anglo saxon chronicle, and other texts. Everyone knows something about alfred the great, but digging deeper has been so rewarding and this book has widened my interest and appreciation of this famous figure. These books covered history, geography, philosophy and gregory the greats pastoral care a handbook for bishops, and copies of these books were sent to all the bishops of the kingdom. The reign of king alfred the great 87199 is among the most stirring periods of english history. He prevented england from falling to the danes and promoted learning and literacy. The political thought of king alfred the great by david pratt. Alfred allows me feel safe knowing that my carer is able to see if anything goes wrong. This image increasingly suffers from the dead white male syndrome, exacerbated by alfred s association with british imperialism and colonialism, so this book provides an accessible reassessment of the famous ruler of wessex, informed by current scholarship, both on the king. It engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions.

Done into modern english, and anglosaxon chronicle, and more on. Angels we have heard on high away in a manger carol of the bells deck the halls the first noel god rest ye merry gentlemen hark. Alfred thus located his law code in a biblical lineage. His historical anthology of legal texts explains that the nature of christian law is a system of justice in which mercy subsists. Soldier, statesman and scholar, alfred the great is celebrated as one of britains most successful and heroic kings. Jun 29, 2006 this is book six of cornwells excellent fictional series set in the time of alfred the great. And in the same year the army ineast anglia brake peace with king alfred. Very good book, addresses all the myths surrounding alfred and whether we can accept them as truth or fable. The text carefully lays out what is actually known about alfred from contemporary documents. Alfred the great is a wonderful book about the late ninth century king who saved wessex the last standing anglosaxon kingdom in britain from viking rule. In this biography, professor smyth explores the life of a remarkable man.

Michael treschow, on alfreds prologue to his doom book in the prologue to alfreds law code. Ealhswith or ealswitha died 5 december 902 was the wife of king alfred the great. It guides students through musical styles and the development of music through the ages. A history of the british monarchysaxon rulersalfred the great. He led the battle against the viking invaders of england, and presided over the revival of religion and learning among his people. I found the first few chapter of, the white horse king. In an era darkened by the terror of viking invasions, englands fi. The research is thorough and clearly underpins the book, but it is worn so lightly that the reader is never made to feel lectured in a tiresome way. An advancedlevel book that contains 20 sophisticated dan coates arrangements. Gee, published by the society for the promotion of christian knowledge spck in 1900. The ninth century in all its course was the century of alfred the great.

A bronze statue of alfred the great stands at the eastern end of the broadway, close to the site of winchesters medieval east gate. It engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions to alfred of works such as the old english boethius and soliloquies, and explores how alfred came to be considered the great king of legend. Alfred therefore gained control of areas of west mercia and kent which had been beyond the boundaries of wessex. Synopsis alfred is the only english king ever to be called great. It is most needful for men to know he is recorded as stating and to bring it to pass, if we have peace, that all the youth now in englandmay be devoted to learning. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every.

This comprehensive collection includes assers life of alfred, ext. And in thesame year the good pope marinus died, who freed the angle races school, at theprayer of alfred, king of the west saxons. The king and his england phoenix books by eleanor shipley duckett only 1 left in stock order soon. Would recommend to anyone who wants to gain a foothold in alfredian history. Wessex before the time of alfred the world of alfred s boyhood, 84965 alfred and his brother, king ethelred, 86571 king alfred and the great war against the danes, 87186 king alfred and his rule in wessex king alfred and his scholars and teachers king alfred. Like all historic figures from centuries past, his actual history has been blurred in a mixture of fact, fiction, myth, and legend.

To the feiends of honest and capable government in america preface the issue of stevensons long and eagerly expected edition of assers life of king alfred has provided an opportunity to supply the ever increasing number of the great kings admirers with a more satisfactory rendering into english of this, perhaps the most. Selected works audio book by alfred the great by audio books. A great consolidation of all the information available about alfred the great. A tale of the danish invasion in the reign of king alfred the great, by annie l. The context is wonderfully presented, making it a joy to read throughout. Alfred successfully defended his kingdom against the viking attempt at conquest, and by his death had become the dominant ruler in england. Check out the following list of books to take and exciting, informative, and easy to understand stroll through history alexander the great, alfred the great, charles i, charles ii, cleopatra, cyrus the great, darius the great, ghengis khan. Alfred, also spelled aelfred, byname alfred the great, born 849died 899, king of wessex 871899, a saxon kingdom in southwestern england.

May 15, 2017 1999 marked the elevenhundredth anniversary of the death of alfred the great, and to mark this event, two international conferences were held to reevaluate and contextualise alfred s achievements and the developments of his reign. King alfreds book of dooms judgments from the trenches. Alfred was patron of the anglosaxon chronicle which was copied and supplemented up to 1154, a patriotic history of the english from the wessex viewpoint designed to inspire its readers and celebrate alfred. Compilation of the anglosaxon chronicle began during his reign, circa 890. This comprehensive collection includes assers life of alfred, extracts from the anglosaxon chronicle, and alfreds own writings, laws, and will. The herald angels sing it came upon the midnight clear joy to the world merry christmas. Alfred the great download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Jan 25, 20 life of alfred the great audio book by asser, bishop of sherborne, translated by j. Alfred the great was an anglosaxon king who inherited the throne of wessex in southwestern england in 871 ce. The audiobook covers his exploits, his weaknesses, and all the things that made him great.

In the days of alfred the great, by eva march tappan 18541930, an american author. Alfred the great is said to be the founder of what would become the english monarchy. This book provides a reassessment of the famous ruler of wessex, informed by current scholarship, both on the king as a man in history, and the king as a subsequent legendary construct. We will explore alfred s life, the anglo saxon and viking background, and the wars alfred won to establish his. The only variation is that the second commandment is omitted from its rightful place. Alfred the great was king of wessex from 871 to 899. Regardless of if they are true, one thing stands, alfred was a great king.

Daniel anlezark presents alfred in his historical context, seen through assers life, the anglo saxon chronicle, and other texts associated with the king. The life of alfred the great, by benjamin merkle, to be rather dry. A true anglosaxon hero and role model that history buffs and genealogical researchers will thrill over. Alfred the great makers of history alfred the great, alfred the great. The doom book, domboc, code of alfred or legal code of. Based on uptodate information on ninthcentury history, geography, philosophy, literature, and. He reigned between ad925 and ad939 and was the very first king of all england. Alfred founded a court school to educate the nobles and encouraged the great scholars of his day to take up residence in england. Assers life of king alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings.

King alfreds code, or alfreds dooms as it was called, begins with an almost literal transcript of the decalogue. King alfred united anglosaxon england against a viking invasion, led the english into battle against the danish hordes, created a renaissance of literature and the arts, reformed the legal system. See all books authored by alfred the great, including king alfred s version of the consolations of boethius. Alfred camera simple home security at your fingertips. This is a well written and interesting account of that far off time and the man who ruled the last anglosaxon kingdom to resist the danish invaders. At their fathers behest and by mutual agreement, alfreds elder brothers succeeded to the kingship in turn, rather than endanger the kingdom by passing it to underage children at a time when the country was threatened by worsening viking raids from denmark. Asser is most famous for his the life of king alfred, written in 893, which is one of the first biographies of a ruler in english history. He is the bestknown anglo saxon king in british history thanks to his biographer asser died c. Justin pollards enthralling, authoritative account befits alfred a soldier, a scholar and statesman like no other in english history. He is the bestknown anglosaxon king in british history thanks to his biographer asser died c.

In 878 ce he defeated the main viking army at the battle of edington. Mar 21, 2016 king alfreds book of dooms judgments alfreds book of dooms judgments 2009 american law was established upon english common law. Page 376 i have carefully and regularly perused these holy scriptures, and am of opinion, that the volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more. Alfred the great books list of books by author alfred. P j helm alfred s life as monarch was to be a struggle against the great danish forces that sought the permanent foreign occupation of half of england. His father died when he was young and three of alfred s brothers.

It explains the extraordinary burst of royal learned activity focused on inventive translations from latin into old english attributed to alfreds own authorship. It is also the source of most of contemporary historians knowledge of alfred s life and rule. In this audiobook, you will catch a glimpse into the life and struggles of alfred the great. Her mother was eadburh, a member of the mercian royal family, and according to the historian cyril hart she was a descendant of king coenwulf of mercia. He is the only english monarch to be accorded the epithet the great. The book, alfred the great, contains an introduction that explains the details of alfred s life. Alfred is the only english king ever to be called great. Yet his historic vision for his people, personal courage, spiritual devotion, and treatment of his enemies, offer profound wisdom for political leaders of any age including our own.

Alfred the great by jacob abbott, first published in 1876. Soldier, statesman, and scholar, alfred the great was a fascinating and highly successful king, pushing back the vikings to command what is now thought of as the heart of england as ruler of wessex from 871899. This book is a comprehensive study of political thought at the court of king alfred the great 87199. The book is full of clear information and although it is most definitely an academic and detailed study of alfred and his times, it is written in an easy to read and engaging style, which has stimulated. Alfred the great by jacob abbott meet your next favorite book. Alfred the great is a rare historical figure from the early middle ages, in that he retains a popular image. He is one of only two english monarchs to be given the epithet the great. King alfred the great by l du garde peach, illustrated by john kenney, vintage ladybird adventure from history book, series 561, c1967 penelopecatvintage 5 out of. His greatness stemmed from his success as a general, and. This book provides a reassessment of the famous ruler of wessex, informed by current scholarship, both on the king as a man in history, and the king as a. As king of wessex, he strove to emulate those kings of the past who, in his own words, had succeeded both in warfare and in wisdom.

Since the year 2000 i have been keeping track of what i read, just to see what i gravitate towards etc, and it is about 40 books a year, or so. The subtitle assers life of king alfred and other contemporary sources is a great description of this book. Instruction in the spirit of mercy, in florilegium, 1994. Alfred the great papers from the eleventhcentenary. This book presents alfred in his historical context, seen through assers life, the anglo saxon chronicle, and other texts. The viking wars of alfred the great by paul hill nook book.