"The Life and Times of Alfred the Great" by Charles Plummer is a historical exploration that untangles the real story of King Alfred, a leader who stood strong against Viking invasions and pushed for learning and organized government. The book looks closely at what people have gotten wrong about Alfred, using old writings to paint a clearer picture of his battles, his rule, and how he changed England. It begins by pointing out the problems with past Alfred stories and shows how tough it is to piece together history from what's left behind, setting the scene for a journey into the life of a truly important king.
The Life and Times of Alfred the Great Being the Ford lectures for 1901
By Charles Plummer
Discover the true story of a legendary king who fought off invaders and shaped a nation, challenging everything you thought you knew about the past.
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Charles Plummer, FBA (1851–1927) was an English historian and cleric, best known as the editor of Sir John Fortescue's The Governance of England, and for coining the term "bastard feudalism". He was the fifth son of Matthew Plummer of St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. He matriculated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1869, graduating B.A. and S.C.L. in 1873 and becoming a Fellow.
Charles Plummer, FBA (1851–1927) was an English historian and cleric, best known as the editor of Sir John Fortescue's The Governance of England, and for coining the term "bastard feudalism". He was the fifth son of Matthew Plummer of St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. He matriculated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1869, graduating B.A. and S.C.L. in 1873 and becoming a Fellow.
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