King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of the Compendious history of the world by Orosius. Containing,--facsimile specimens of the Lauderdale and Cotton mss., a preface describing these mss., etc., an introduction--on Orosius and his work; the Anglo-Saxon

Orosius, Paulus; Alfred, King of England, 849-899; Bosworth, Joseph, 1789-1876; Hampson, R. T. (Robert Thomas), 1793-1858

Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026

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Language: English. Approximately 502 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1859. This modern reproduction of King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of the Compendious history of the world by Orosius. Containing,--facsimile specimens of the Lauderdale and Cotton mss., a preface describing these mss., etc., an introduction--on Orosius and his work; the Anglo-Saxon text; notes and various readings; a literal English translation, with notes; Mr. Hampson's Essay on King Alfred's geography, and a map of Europe, Asia, and Africa, according to Orosius and Alfred by Orosius, Paulus; Alfred, King of England, 849-899; Bosworth, Joseph, 1789-1876; Hampson, R. T. (Robert Thomas), 1793-1858 makes an old or rare text available for consultation, bibliographic research, and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual.

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• Title: King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of the Compendious history of the world by Orosius. Containing,--facsimile specimens of the Lauderdale and Cotton mss., a preface describing these mss., etc., an introduction--on Orosius and his work; the Anglo-Saxon
• Publisher: Recreasoft, Paris
• Publication Date: 2026
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: New