'Alfred is one of the most remarkable rulers of any time or place. This clear, readable and insightful book shows why.' - Michael Wood Why is Alfred the Great?

‘Alfred is one of the most remarkable rulers of any time or place. This clear, readable and insightful book shows why.’ Michael WoodWhy is Alfred the Great?

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Why is Alfred "the Great?" A simple answer is that he has been seen as a man who saved England, invented English identity and pioneered English as a written lan

The story of a medieval Boudicca, Alfred the Great's daughter, and her struggle to restore her people and reclaim their land