ALFRED THE GREAT

KEYNES, SIMON

ISBN 10: 0140444092 / ISBN 13: 9780140444094

Published by Penguin Classics, 1984

Seller Inventory # NWUS9780140444094

Synopsis:

Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life, written in absorbing detail - chronicling his battles against Viking invaders and his struggle to increase the strength and knowledge of his people, and to unite his people at a time of conflict, uncertainty and war.

About the Author:

Little is known of Asser beyond this work.


Simon Keynes is Reader in Anglo-Saxon History at Cambridge University. He is the author of The Diplomas of King Aethelred 'the Unready' and of numerous articles on Anglo-Saxon history. Michael Lapidge is Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Cambridge University and a Fellow of Clare College. He has translated the Latin writings of Aldhelm and is the author of numerous books on Latin literature.

Bibliographic Details

Title: ALFRED THE GREAT
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Date: 1984
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: NEW