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Explore the life of a warrior, law-giver, and scholar with this definitive study of King Alfred the Great by Oxford University Press. This work represents the first major biography of the king since 1902, offering a deep chronological examination of his career. Learn how Alfred pushed back Viking invaders to protect the heart of England. Professor Smyth provides a detailed investigation into the medieval biography attributed to the king's tutor, Asser. This study presents the provocative argument that Asser's Life is a medieval forgery, a finding that carries profound implications for our understanding of English history. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in British military history and medieval biography.

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This Oxford University Press publication provides the first major study of King Alfred since the 1902 biography by Plummer.

The text follows the career of King Alfred the Great chronologically to examine his role as a warrior and law-giver.

Professor Smyth offers a detailed examination of the much-disputed medieval biography attributed to Asser.

Readers will discover the argument that Asser's Life is a medieval forgery, impacting historical understanding of the era.

The book covers Alfred's success in pushing back the Vikings to preserve the heart of England.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 November 1995
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05 January 2007

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