The History of Alfred the Great (1853)

The History of Alfred the Great is a book written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1853. The book is a biographical account of the life of Alfred the Great, who was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899. The book covers Alfred's early life, his rise to power, his military campaigns against the Vikings, and his efforts to promote education and literacy in England. Throughout the book, Abbott presents Alfred as a heroic figure who was both a great warrior and a wise and just ruler. He describes Alfred's military victories against the Vikings, including his famous victory at the Battle of Edington, and his efforts to establish a system of fortifications to protect his kingdom from further Viking attacks. Abbott also highlights Alfred's commitment to education and his efforts to promote literacy in England. He describes how Alfred founded schools and encouraged the translation of important works of literature from Latin into English. Overall, The History of Alfred the Great is a detailed and engaging account of one of England's most famous and revered kings. It provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and times of a remarkable historical figure, and is a must-read for anyone interested in English history.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.