
Alfred the Great
Daniel Anlezark(Author)
Arc Humanities Press
Published on 21. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
115 pages
978-1-942401-28-5 (ISBN)
Description
Alfred the Great is a rare historical figure from the early Middle Ages, in that he retains a popular image. This image increasingly suffers from the dead white male syndrome, exacerbated by Alfred's association with British imperialism and colonialism, so this book provides an accessible reassessment of the famous ruler of Wessex, informed by current scholarship, both on the king as a man in history, and the king as a subsequent legendary construct.
Daniel Anlezark presents Alfred in his historical context, seen through Asser's Life, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, and other texts associated with the king. The book engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions to Alfred of works such as the Old English Boethius and Soliloquies, and explores how this ninth-century king of Wessex came to be considered the Great king of legend.
Daniel Anlezark presents Alfred in his historical context, seen through Asser's Life, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, and other texts associated with the king. The book engages with current discussions about the authenticity of attributions to Alfred of works such as the Old English Boethius and Soliloquies, and explores how this ninth-century king of Wessex came to be considered the Great king of legend.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kalamazoo, MI
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung
1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 114 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-942401-28-5 (9781942401285)
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Content
Preface
Finding Alfred
Alfred, King of the Anglo-Saxons
Thinking Alfred
Further Reading
Finding Alfred
Alfred, King of the Anglo-Saxons
Thinking Alfred
Further Reading