Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott (English) Paperback Book

Description: Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott The story of Englands greatest king of all time is a tale of war, peace, bravery, learning, and strength of character-and, in the end, the victory of enlightenment over darkness. Told by master storyteller Jacob Abbott, the tale begins with a discussion on racial origins-and an eye-opening, if brief, sweep of European racial history-before moving on to discuss the origins of the original Britons, the Anglo-Saxons, and the Danes, all of whom played important roles in British history over a millennium ago. As always, Abbott is careful to distinguish confirmed fact from mythology, and is at pains to point out what is certain and what is not-bearing in mind that Alfred ruled a mere 800 years after Julius Caesar. From that basis, the story of Alfred is told from his early years onward, his crowning as king, the early battles-and defeats-and his ultimately successful defense against the Viking attempt at conquest. This book also delves into Alfreds numerous social policies which were pioneering at the time. His promotion of education, the building of roads and towns, and many other achievements-including the invention of the lantern-greatly accelerated the civilizational development of England. The only monarch of the British Isles to be given the name "Great," Alfreds contribution to history towers above those of his contemporaries. It is not for naught that his name has eclipsed all other kings and queens of England for over one thousand years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN1389654028 Author Jacob Abbott Pages 134 Publisher Blurb Language English ISBN-10 1389654028 ISBN-13 9781389654022 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Blurb Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY B UK Release Date 2022-07-06 Audience General Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-04-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118562160;

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