02252cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500480014326400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801190040852011750052753400450170265300600174765300710180785600430187899900170192116545UtSlPG20260610133404.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aAbbott, Jacob,d1803-187910aKing Alfred of England :bMakers of History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-18  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Lesley Halamek and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlfred, King of England, 849-899 -- Juvenile literature  aGreat Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16545  c57933d57933