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Author:
Anlezark, Daniel, author.
Title:
Alfred the Great / Daniel Anlezark.
Publisher:
ARC Humanities Press,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
xi, 103 pages : map ; 18 cm.
Subject:
Alfred,--King of England,--849-899.
Alfred,--King of England,--849-899.
Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Biography.
Great Britain--History--Alfred, 871-899.
Kings and rulers.
Great Britain.
871-899
Biography.
History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Finding Alfred -- Alfred, king of the Anglo-Saxons -- Thinking Alfred.
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."--Provided by publisher.
Series:
Past imperfect
ISBN:
1942401280
9781942401285
OCLC:
(OCoLC)982093860
LCCN:
2017035087
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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