{"product_id":"alfred-the-great-hardcover","title":"Alfred the Great - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the life and rule of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex circa 871 to 899. Before he was king, Alfred fought in battle against the invading Danes. When his older brother, and current king, was killed during battle, the throne went to Alfred. Coronated at the young age of twenty-one, Alfred the Great inherited the Anglo-Saxon throne in a time of ongoing war. By the time he assumed the throne, the Danes had been actively invading and overthrowing settlements for five years, though their attacks had started long before that. Maintaining his reputation as an intelligent and merciful man, and using his knowledge as a military veteran, Alfred the Great led his kingdom to victory over the Danes, ending the Viking's invasion. After the war, King Alfred continued to lead in a virtuous manor, earning the respect and praise of his subjects. King Alfred was a man of strong faith and truly loved his people. He pioneered many social policies, including promoting literacy and education, restructuring the taxation system, and strengthening foreign relations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough he was among the best rulers in the history of England, much of the information scholars previously held about Alfred the Great was riddled with legends and myths, making it difficult to understand the truth about the great king. \u003ci\u003eAlfred the Great\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e is considered to be a culturally significant and detailed account of the life of Alfred the Great, and was one of the first biographies published about the man that was widely accepted by scholars to be wholly accurate. As an experienced writer for children, \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott's\u003c\/b\u003e work is accessible and exciting. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow reprinted in an easy to read and modern font, paired with an eye-catching cover design, this edition of \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Alfred the Great\u003c\/i\u003e is an approachable biography, ready to entertain and educate readers of various demographics on a legendary leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfred the Great, the King of Wessex, ruled with strong faith and love for his people, leading them through wars, and pioneering social change.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Alfred the Great\u003c\/i\u003e, written by \u003cb\u003eJacob Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e, is a biographical work that has won the acclaim of scholars, and has been deemed culturally significant. \u003cb\u003eAbbott\u003c\/b\u003e is careful to distinguish fact from fiction as he shares the story of a king history remembers as the perfect man. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761033216288,"sku":"9781513220420","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4a22b3aa420ccd8130b46a0866dcd8db_4360a29a-06fd-4aed-923f-933d94067023.webp?v=1780197749","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/alfred-the-great-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}