"Asser's Life of King Alfred" by John Asser is a recount of King Alfred of Wessex's life, from his family history and early participation in pivotal skirmishes to his battles against Viking invasions. The account gives the reader a glimpse into King Alfred's mindset and how his leadership helped shape England. Early in the book, a young Alfred travels to Rome for a regal anointing.
Asser's Life of King Alfred
By John Asser
Witness the making of a king as a ruler battles invaders and rises to lead a nation.
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About the AuthorAsser was a Welsh monk from St David's, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s. About 885 he was asked by Alfred the Great to leave St David's and join the circle of learned men whom Alfred was recruiting for his court. After spending a year at Caerwent because of illness, Asser accepted.
Asser was a Welsh monk from St David's, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s. About 885 he was asked by Alfred the Great to leave St David's and join the circle of learned men whom Alfred was recruiting for his court. After spending a year at Caerwent because of illness, Asser accepted.
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