Extracts From Alfred's Orosius, Ed. by H. Sweet

Orosius, Paulus

ISBN 10: 1023864053 / ISBN 13: 9781023864053

Published by Hutson Street Press, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Extracts From Alfred's Orosius, Ed. by H. Sweet
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023864053
• ISBN 13: 9781023864053
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Extracts From Alfred's Orosius offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of King Alfred the Great and Anglo-Saxon England. This edition, edited by Henry Sweet, presents selections from Alfred's translation of Paulus Orosius's "Historiarum Adversum Paganos Libri VII" (Seven Books of History Against the Pagans). Alfred's version is more than a simple translation; it's an adaptation that provides valuable insights into the geographical and historical understanding of the late 9th century. The text includes additions relating to northern Europe and the voyages of Ohthere and Wulfstan, offering a unique perspective on the world beyond the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

This book is invaluable for students and scholars of Old English, Anglo-Saxon history, and historical linguistics. It sheds light on Alfred's intellectual pursuits and his efforts to promote literacy and learning in his kingdom. "Extracts From Alfred's Orosius" remains a vital source for understanding the cultural and intellectual landscape of Anglo-Saxon England.

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