The Life Of King Alfred (1852)

von Reinhold Pauli

440 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of King Alfred is a biography of the famous Anglo-Saxon monarch, written by Reinhold Pauli and first published in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of Alfred's life and reign, from his early years as a prince to his eventual ascension to the throne of Wessex. It covers his military campaigns against the Danes, his efforts to promote education and learning, and his role in the development of English law and governance. The book also explores Alfred's personal life, including his struggles with illness and his relationships with his family and advisors. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, Pauli presents a vivid and engaging portrait of one of England's most celebrated kings. The Life of King Alfred is an important work of Anglo-Saxon history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of England.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781104264284
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Thomas Wright