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This book presents Alfred in his historical context, seen through Asser's Life, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle and other texts. It engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions to Alfred of works such as the Old English Boethius and Soliloquies, and explores how Alfred came...

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Main Author: Anlezark, Daniel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kalamazoo, Michigan : ARC Humanities Press, [2017]
Series:Past imperfect (ARC Humanities Press)
Subjects:
Alfred, > King of England, > 849-899.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Biography.
Great Britain > History > Alfred, 871-899.
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Summary:This book presents Alfred in his historical context, seen through Asser's Life, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle and other texts. It engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions to Alfred of works such as the Old English Boethius and Soliloquies, and explores how Alfred came to be considered the ''Great'' king of legend.
Physical Description:xi, 103 pages : map ; 18 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [101]-103).
ISBN:9781942401285
1942401280