Alfred the Great (Paperback, New edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Arc Medieval Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Past Imperfect
Release date:	August 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Daniel Anlezark
Dimensions:	178 x 114 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	115
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-942401-28-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-942401-28-0
Barcode:	9781942401285

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