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Asser's Life of King Alfred

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Asser's Life of King Alfred is a significant historical text that provides a detailed account of the life and reign of King Alfred the Great, the ruler of Wessex. Written by Asser, a Welsh monk and scholar, the biography highlights Alfred's military strategies, his efforts in education, and his religious devotion. The work is not only a personal narrative but also serves as a vital source for ... Read more

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Asser's Life of King Alfred is a significant historical text that provides a detailed account of the life and reign of King Alfred the Great, the ruler of Wessex. Written by Asser, a Welsh monk and scholar, the biography highlights Alfred's military strategies, his efforts in education, and his religious devotion. The work is not only a personal narrative but also serves as a vital source for
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Asser's Life of Alfred

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The issue of Stevenson’s long and eagerly expected edition of Asser’s Life of King Alfred has provided an opportunity to supply the ever increasing number of the great king’s admirers with a more satisfactory rendering into English of this, perhaps the most precious document, notwithstanding all its faults, for the comprehension of his life and character. The authenticity of the Life was impugned ... Read more

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The issue of Stevenson’s long and eagerly expected edition of Asser’s Life of King Alfred has provided an opportunity to supply the ever increasing number of the great king’s admirers with a more satisfactory rendering into English of this, perhaps the most precious document, notwithstanding all its faults, for the comprehension of his life and character. The authenticity of the Life was impugned
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Asser's Life Of King Alfred

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Author Asser, John, -909Translator Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927Title Asser's Life of King Alfred ... Read more

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Author Asser, John, -909Translator Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927Title Asser's Life of King Alfred
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Common Sayings, Words And Customs - Their Origin And History

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The Life of King Alfred

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One of the most important sources of information on Alfred the Great (King of Wessex from 871 to 899) is Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". Asser was a Welsh monk who accepted a position in the court of King Alfred around 886. His work is both a translation of part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (for the years 851-887), as well as eyewitness accounts and opinions of Alfred's kingship. Although the ... Read more

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One of the most important sources of information on Alfred the Great (King of Wessex from 871 to 899) is Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". Asser was a Welsh monk who accepted a position in the court of King Alfred around 886. His work is both a translation of part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (for the years 851-887), as well as eyewitness accounts and opinions of Alfred's kingship. Although the
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Alfred the Great and the Viking Invasions of Europe

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"IN the year of our Lord's Incarnation 849 light rose out of darkness. Alfred, King of the English, was born in the royal 'vill' [villa regia] which is called Wanetinge [Wantage]." To later historians, as to the early chronicler who wrote these words, King Alfred has appeared as a phenomenon to be wondered at rather than to be understood, a lonely light shining in the midst of an impenetrable ... Read more

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"IN the year of our Lord's Incarnation 849 light rose out of darkness. Alfred, King of the English, was born in the royal 'vill' [villa regia] which is called Wanetinge [Wantage]." To later historians, as to the early chronicler who wrote these words, King Alfred has appeared as a phenomenon to be wondered at rather than to be understood, a lonely light shining in the midst of an impenetrable
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Stories Of London History - The Original Classic Edition

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A place is not a home unless human life has woven a thread of story through and through it. Happy are those who dwell as children in a place that oozes with great memories and legendary stories. The city-home of the London child is just such a place. Here we have a city with an old old history losing itself in the mists of time, and preserving itself in the memorials of its ancient sites and the ... Read more

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A place is not a home unless human life has woven a thread of story through and through it. Happy are those who dwell as children in a place that oozes with great memories and legendary stories. The city-home of the London child is just such a place. Here we have a city with an old old history losing itself in the mists of time, and preserving itself in the memorials of its ancient sites and the
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Early Middle Ages, 500-1000

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Spanning the years 500 to 1000 A.D., this volume illustrates the conflict between brutality and civilization that seemed to characterize the period so often called—not improperly—the "Dark Ages." Islam and Byzantium, as much as Western Europe, figure in the twenty-two chapters of documents offered in this book, part of the ten-volume series, "Sources of Western Civilization." ... Read more

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Spanning the years 500 to 1000 A.D., this volume illustrates the conflict between brutality and civilization that seemed to characterize the period so often called—not improperly—the "Dark Ages." Islam and Byzantium, as much as Western Europe, figure in the twenty-two chapters of documents offered in this book, part of the ten-volume series, "Sources of Western Civilization."
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Medieval England, 500-1500

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The new edition of Medieval England, 500-1500, edited by Emilie Amt and Katherine Allen Smith, spans several centuries in 102 documents that present the social and political history of England. The documents include constitutional highlights and records such as the Magna Carta and Froissart's Chronicles, as well as narrative sources describing the lived experiences of a range of historical actors. ... Read more

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The new edition of Medieval England, 500-1500, edited by Emilie Amt and Katherine Allen Smith, spans several centuries in 102 documents that present the social and political history of England. The documents include constitutional highlights and records such as the Magna Carta and Froissart's Chronicles, as well as narrative sources describing the lived experiences of a range of historical actors.
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Cameos From English History

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Charlotte Mary Yonge (11 August 1823 – 24 May 1901) was an English novelist known for her huge output, now mostly out of print.Our commencement is with the Dukes of Normandy. The elder England has been so fully written of, and in such an engaging manner for youthful readers, in the late Sir Francis Palgrave's 'History of the Anglo-Saxons,' that it would have been superfluous to expand the very ... Read more

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Charlotte Mary Yonge (11 August 1823 – 24 May 1901) was an English novelist known for her huge output, now mostly out of print.Our commencement is with the Dukes of Normandy. The elder England has been so fully written of, and in such an engaging manner for youthful readers, in the late Sir Francis Palgrave's 'History of the Anglo-Saxons,' that it would have been superfluous to expand the very
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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

by James Ingram, Translator, J. A. Giles, Translator ...

Excerpt...the "Saxon Chronicle" contains the original and authentic testimony of contemporary writers to the most important transactions of our forefathers, both by sea and land, from their first arrival in this country to the year 1154. Were we to descend to particulars, it would require a volume to discuss the great variety of subjects which it embraces. Suffice it to say, that every reader will ... Read more

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Excerpt...the "Saxon Chronicle" contains the original and authentic testimony of contemporary writers to the most important transactions of our forefathers, both by sea and land, from their first arrival in this country to the year 1154. Were we to descend to particulars, it would require a volume to discuss the great variety of subjects which it embraces. Suffice it to say, that every reader will
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Old English Chronicles

Enriched edition. Exploring the Literary Tapestry of Medieval England: A Comprehensive Chronicle of Anglo-Saxon History and Tradition

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The "Old English Chronicles" is a remarkable anthology that assembles key narratives from the Anglo-Saxon period, encapsulating the historical events, cultural intricacies, and societal norms of early medieval England. Written in a compelling blend of prose and verse, each chronicle offers insights into the lives of iconic figures, the intricacies of feudal society, and the pervasive influence of ... Read more

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The "Old English Chronicles" is a remarkable anthology that assembles key narratives from the Anglo-Saxon period, encapsulating the historical events, cultural intricacies, and societal norms of early medieval England. Written in a compelling blend of prose and verse, each chronicle offers insights into the lives of iconic figures, the intricacies of feudal society, and the pervasive influence of
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