The Being the Ford lectures for 1901 Plummer, Charles 1851-1927 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Life and Times of Alfred the Great" by Charles Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a detailed examination of the life and legacy of King Alfred the Great, highlighting his contributions as a military leader, administrator, and promoter of education in a time of Viking invasions. Plummer’s account aims to clarify misconceptions about Alfred's character and actions while presenting a comprehensive view of his historical context. At the start of the text, the author introduces the lectures and expresses gratitude to historical figures who influenced his work. Plummer outlines his goal to address the existing confusions and oversimplifications surrounding King Alfred by critically surveying the sources available. He emphasizes the challenges historians face when interpreting the limited and often incomplete historical records about Alfred and remarks on the importance of a careful and nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure in English history. Through a methodical approach, Plummer sets the stage for a deep dive into Alfred's campaigns, governance, cultural contributions, and lasting impact on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Appendix: Sermon on the death of Queen Victoria. Release date is 2018-02-13 MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Alfred, King of England, 849-899 Anglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 DA Original publication data not identified 02021039 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56557 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56557 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134314.0 56557