The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great: A Translation and Commentary on the Text Attributed to Asser

The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great: A Translation and Commentary on the Text Attributed to Asser

by Alfred P . Smyth (Author)

Synopsis

Alfred is the only English King honoured with this name and is credited with various successes (the foundation of a navy, English education system and religious revival). The medieval 'Life' of King Alfred of Wessex purports to be written by Asser, a monk in the King's service.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 302
Edition: annotated edition
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 28 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0333699173
ISBN 13: 9780333699171