Makers of History Abbott, Jacob 1803-1879 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "King Alfred of England" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of King Alfred, who is renowned as a foundational figure in the history of the British monarchy. It focuses on his significant contributions to the development of England during a tumultuous era marked by invasions and struggles for power. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the historical context of Britain, including the early inhabitants and the rise of the Anglo-Saxons. It describes the various groups that shaped the land, notably the Britons, Anglo-Saxons, and Danes, before delving into Alfred's early life and the circumstances that led to his eventual ascension to the throne. Abbott highlights Alfred's early years, his education, and the socio-political environment of the time, emphasizing the critical challenges he faced, particularly from Viking invasions. The beginning acts as a prelude to Alfred's eventual efforts to unite and strengthen England, laying the groundwork for understanding his reign and the historical significance of his leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-08-18 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Alfred, King of England, 849-899 -- Juvenile literature Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 -- Juvenile literature DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16545 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16545 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133404.0 16545