02464cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500790015926400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000530042450000310047750800530050852012290056153400450179065300510183565300370188665300710192365300480199485600430204299900170208556557UtSlPG20260610134314.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02021039  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aPlummer, Charles,d1851-192714aThe Life and Times of Alfred the Great :bBeing the Ford lectures for 1901 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aAppendix: Sermon on the death of Queen Victoria.  aRelease date is 2018-02-13  aMWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography  aAlfred, King of England, 849-899  aAnglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography  aGreat Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-89940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56557  c97388d97388