King Alfred the Great is one of the best-known English kings, recognized for turning the tide against the Viking army that threatened to conquer all …
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Who Was King Alfred the Great?
Inheriting a kingdom that seemed completely doomed, Alfred the Great turned defeat into victory, preserving Anglo-Saxon England.
The Battle of Edington (878), fought by Alfred the Great against his Viking adversaries has a strong claim to be the most important battle in …
From 871 to 899 CE, Alfred the Great presided over the throne of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. At a time filled with great challenges, Alfred shone as …