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1	The Ballad of the White Horse more books like this by G K Chesterton add to wishlist An ecclesiastical poem about Alfred the Great, King of England, by the mystery writer and theologian, G. K. Chesterton. see all copies from $6.85! new only from $8.91! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources more books like this by John Asser, Anonymous, Michael Lapidge (Translator) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $3.78! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Dragon and the raven more books like this by George Alfred Henty add to wishlist In the days of King Alfred, the whole country of Britain was for years overrun by hordes of pagan barbarians, who slaughtered, plundered, and destroyed at will. From this terrible state of subjection and suffering the Saxons were rescued by the prudence, patience, valor, and wisdom of King Alfred. see all copies from $5.72! new only from $6.81! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Alfred Warrior King more books like this by John Peddie, OBE add to wishlist King Alfred of Wessex is the only king in British history to have been honoured with the epithet of "Great", yet he is usually remembered for the story of the burnt cakes, his finer achievements are often forgotten. Afflicted by poor health for most of his life, Alfred nevertheless showed unflagging energy as a warrior, administrator, scholar and ... see all copies from $10.07! new only from $10.12!
5	Alfred the Great more books like this by Thomas Hughes add to wishlist The early history of the life and times of Alfred are, beyond all question, the most absorbing in interest. The story has been written many times, from different points of view, by natives and foreigners; from Sir John Spelman to Dr. Pauli. The life of the typical English King is here offered, not to historical students, but to ordinary readers. ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $23.02! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Golden Dragon more books like this by Alf J Mapp add to wishlist A woodcutter's son must pluck three feathers from a dragon to win the hand of his love. see all copies from $2.98! new only from $6.00! \| SVS
7	The life and times of Alfred the Great more books like this by Douglas Woodruff add to wishlist Tells the story of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex. Despite small resources, this singular man - a doughty warrior, impressive administrator and dedicated scholar - succeeded in defeating formidable foes and becoming the founder of the English monarchy. see all copies from $5.29! new only from $88.79! \| first editions \| SVS
8	King Alfred: Burnt Cakes and Other Legends more books like this by David Horspool add to wishlist When the BBC ran a poll in 2001 to name the greatest Briton, Alfred, a ninth-century monarch, was the only king to make the top 20. Also the only English sovereign to be called "the Great," Alfred used to be remembered as much through folklore as through his accomplishments. Horspool sees Alfred as inextricably linked to the legends and stories ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.12! \| SVS
9	The Medieval Life of King Alfred the Great: A Translation and Commentary on the Text Attributed to Asser more books like this by Alfred P Smyth (Translator), John Asser add to wishlist Very few King's earn the appellation "Great". Alfred is the only English King honoured with this name and is credited with various successes (the foundation of a navy, English education system and religious revival). His memory looms large in the English imagination. The medieval "Life" of King Alfred of Wessex purports to be written by Asser, a ... see all copies from $32.75! new only from $96.62! \| first editions
10	Alfred the Great more books like this by David Sturdy add to wishlist A history of King Alfred the Great, which examines the myths and legends that have surrounded the philosopher-king since the 12th century, whose learning and piety were probably even more remarkable than his heroic stature and military acumen. First published in 1995. see all copies from $2.46! first editions
11 view cover	The Edge on the Sword more books like this by Rebecca Tingle add to wishlist When 15-year-old 'thelfl'd is betrothed to an ally of her father, the king, her world will never be the same. For as a noblewoman in the late 800s, she will be expected to be meek and unlearned--and 'thelfl'd is anything but meek and unlearned. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Alfred the Great,: The Truth Teller, Maker of England, 848-899 more books like this by Beatrice Adelaide Lees add to wishlist see all copies from $7.33! first editions
13 view cover	Find King Alfred!: Alfred the Great and the Danes more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist This story of King Alfred the Great opens in the winter of 877, in the Danish camp at Gloucester. Guthrum decides to attack Wessex and succeeds in taking the Saxons by surprise. However, eventually the Viking King is forced to make peace with Alfred and he even accepts baptism, amid much feasting on both sides. This book is part of a series which ... see all copies from $37.50!
14 view cover	Alfred the Great: Papers from the Eleventh-Centenary Conferences more books like this by Professor Timothy Reuter add to wishlist In 1999, the 1100th anniversary of the death of Alfred the Great, two international conferences were held to re-evaluate and contextualise Alfred's achievements and the developments of his reign. This volume includes papers given at both events and provides substantial assessments, by leading scholars, of issues of source-criticism, of the large ... see all copies from $112.29! new only from $118.90!
15 view cover	Vikings: Fear and Faith in Anglo-Saxon England more books like this by Franklin H Gottshall add to wishlist The turn of the first millennium in Anglo-Saxon England was a time of raiding and settlement. The Vikings invaded our shores and our rulers seemed unable to stop them. The Church was in decline, and was apparently unable to cope with this savage and disruptive force. This is the story of how the Church and the law worked together to turn back and ... see all copies from $11.99! first editions
16 view cover	The Dragon and the Raven: Or the Days of King Alfred more books like this by G A Henty add to wishlist That were shame indeed, Edmund exclaimed. "We know that the people conquered by our ancestors were unwarlike and cowardly; but it would be shame indeed were we Saxons so to be overcome by the Danes, seeing moreover that we have the help of God, being Christians, while the Danes are pagans and idolaters." see all copies from $9.75! new only from $11.45! \| SVS
17	Alfrede, Or, Right Reinthron'd more books like this by William Drury add to wishlist see all copies from $6.90!
18 view cover	Alfred the Great - Containing Chapters on His Life and Times more books like this by Alfred Bowker add to wishlist By Mr. Frederic Harrison, The Lord Bishop Of Bristol; Professor Charles Oman, Sir Clements Markham, The Rev. Professor Earle, Sir Frederick Pollock And The Rev. W. J. Loftie; Also Containing An Introduction By Sir Walter Besant And A Poem By The Poet Laureate. see all copies from $18.08! new only from $20.50! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Byrhtferth's East Anglian Chronicle: A Comparative Edition and Translation of the Latin Annals more books like this by Byrhtferth add to wishlist This volume is an in-depth edition, translation and commentary on the chronicle formerly known as "The Annals of St Neots", whose author is now identified by Dr. Hart as Byrhtferth, the schoolmaster of Ramsey Abbey in the late tenth century. The work covers a wide range of early English, Carolingian and Norman history, with repercussions on our ... see all copies from $193.99! new only from $193.99!
20 view cover	Supplement: Alfred the Great: War, Culture and Kingship in Anglo-Saxon England - Alfred the Great: War, Culture and Kingship in Anglo-Saxon England 1/E more books like this by Richard Philip Abels add to wishlist During his reign (871-899), King Alfred revolutionized the governance of Wessex, greatly advancing the process that would culminate two generations later, in the creation of the kingdom of England. His succes in fighting the Vikings not only saved Wessex from conquest but kept Britain from becoming one more outlier of Scandinavia. His ... see all copies from $59.02!
21	Alfred the Great more books like this by P. J. Helm add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.01! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Alfred the Great more books like this by Brenda Williams add to wishlist This work is an illustrated account of the life and times of Alfred the Great. It contains chapters on his boyhood, his struggles against Danish invaders and his establishment of a settled kingdom of Wessex, accompanied by a timechart, a who's who and a glossary. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
23 view cover	Life & Times of Alfred the Great more books like this by Charles Plummer add to wishlist An annotated, documented biography of the Saxon king of England, expanded from a series of six lectures delivered at Oxford, with special emphasis on Alfred's literary works and military campaigns. This title is cited and recommended by Books for College Libraries; the Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College; and the Cambridge ... see all copies from $19.16! new only from $19.16! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Alfred the Great more books like this by Alfred Bowker add to wishlist Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.77!
25	The marsh king: a story of King Alfred more books like this by C. Walter Hodges add to wishlist see all copies from $12.54!

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