About this title: Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, New York
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: Good. No Jacket as Issued. Light wear and creasing to the covers. Used book stamp to the front cover. Mild page toning. Otherwise a clean, tight copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics, NY
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: Very Good. 0140444092. A tight, clean copy. Edges of covers are rubbed; there is a price sticker on rear cover. Translated with an introduction and notes by Simon Keynes and Michael Lapidge.; Penguin Classics; 0.94 x 7.72 x 5.04 Inches; 368 pages. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 2004-08-01
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780140444094. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: Very Good. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources. Pictorial covers, minor wear to some of te edges, and some marks to the boards. 368pp. Post Typically 1-2 days UK, 2-7 days Worldwide. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books, London, UK
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: Very Good. 7 3/4" Tall. 368 pages. Light wear to covers' corners and spine-ends. Page-edges browned, reading creases to spine o/w covers and contents clean and tidy. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin, Middlesex
Date Published: 1984
Description: Fair/No Jacket. Cover creased at the corners, edges and spine, writing on the FEP, FEP is ripped at the top of the page, some writing, markings and underlining in pencil in the book easily removed. read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books, Harmondsworth
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: VG. Light shelf wear and edge wear to covers, pages a little browned, overall very good condition. pp. 368. Text in English, Latin. 1.07" x 8.16" x 5.47". Penguin Classics. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, Latin. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 368 p. Penguin Classics. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Used-Good. May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping takes 2-3 business days; standard shipping takes 4-14 business days. read more
Description: Good. Softcover copy (Penguin Classics), 368 pp. Slightly different cover art (Alfred Jewel against black background). Cover clean, spine tight. Pages bright (no highlights, some notes and underlines). Moderate cover wear. Ships now/free package tracking number. Choose EXPEDITE to get it even faster. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780140444094ISBN:0140444092
Description: New. As king of Wessex, he strove to emulate those kings of the past who, in his own words, had 'succeeded both in warfare and in wisdom'. He led the battle against the Viking invaders of England, and presided over the revival of religion and learning amo... read more
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