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_aLord, John, _d1810-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBeacon Lights of History, Volume 08: Great Rulers |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08: Great Rulers" by John Lord is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume examines the lives and impacts of notable rulers throughout history, focusing on figures such as Alfred the Great, Queen Elizabeth, and Louis XIV, among others. It aims to illuminate their governance, achievements, and the relevance of their legacies to the development of civilization. The opening of the work introduces Alfred the Great, presenting him as an exemplary figure due to his virtues as a ruler, warrior, and statesman. The text outlines the historical context of the Saxon invasion of Britain, detailing the gradual conquest of the land and the rise of the Saxons. It highlights Alfred's early life, his ascension to the throne, and his enduring struggle against the Danish invasions. The narrative portrays Alfred's transformation from a fugitive king to a revered leader who preserved not only his kingdom of Wessex but also the foundations of Christian civilization in England. This establishes a compelling backdrop for Alfred’s subsequent reforms in administration, military organization, and education, positioning him as one of the greatest monarchs of the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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