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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aKing Alfred of England :
_bMakers of History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-18
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlfred, King of England, 849-899 -- Juvenile literature
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16545
999 _c57933
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