Alfred the Great Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Alfred the Great Classic Reprint
- Author
- A. E. McKilliam
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440069794
- ISBN 13
- 9781440069796
- Item weight
- 335 grams
A vivid look at Alfred the Great’s youth, bold travels, and the roots of his leadership in early England.
This biography traces the young prince’s remarkable path—from a five‑year‑old chosen for special honor to a future king who would later shape a nation. It follows his travels with royal ambassadors to Rome, his early encounters with saints and scholars, and the lessons that formed his character and vision for his realm. The book blends narrative detail with context about the people and places that surrounded him on the road to power.
Readers glimpse the world of early England: bustling towns, forested hills, and the exchanges that connected Wessex to the wider medieval world. The journey includes dramatic moments in Rome and along the way, painting a picture of a prince who learned courage, faith, and leadership long before he wore the crown.
- Follow Alfred’s youth as he travels with a royal delegation and meets influential religious figures.
- Experience the landscapes and cities of medieval Europe as the prince moves toward Rome and back.
- See how early experiences and friendships helped shape his approach to kingship.
- Understand the cultural and political world that set the stage for his later rule.
Ideal for readers of historical biographies and readers curious about how early experiences forge long‑term leadership.
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