The Life of Alfred the Great is a historical biography written by Thomas Hughes in 1902. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of King Alfred the Great, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Alfred's life, including his childhood, his military campaigns against the Vikings, his efforts to promote education and literacy, and his contributions to the development of English law and government. The book also explores Alfred's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with health issues. Throughout the book, Hughes provides historical context and analysis, drawing upon primary sources and other scholarly works to paint a vivid portrait of one of the most important figures in English history. The Life of Alfred the Great is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history, English literature, or the development of Western civilization.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.