The ninth-century English king Alfred the Great is perhaps best known for his military victories against the Vikings, but Asser’s portrait of him also shows Alfred as a man of great personal character. In both his public and private life, Alfred sought to be just, pious, and merciful-and was the founder of Christian education in the English-speaking world. Join Asser for a glimpse into Alfred’s tumultuous and inspiring reign!

About the Series: The Lochinvar Guides to Classic Works of Nonfiction are a valuable addition to your history or literature curriculum. Written from a Christian worldview and integrating Mortimer Adler’s Great Ideas, each Lochinvar Guide is packed with background information, discussion questions, research assignments, and essay ideas. The structured questions guide students easily from the grammar stage to the logic and rhetoric stage, developing critical thinking skills. Pick up a Lochinvar Guide and experience the thrill of historical narratives.