Alfred
Subtitle: warrior king
By: John Peddie
Publisher: Sutton
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780750926775
Subjects: History; Anglo-Saxons; Biography; Kings and rulers; Koningschap
Description: "Afflicted by poor health for most of his life, Alfred nevertheless showed unflagging energy as a warrior, administrator, scholar and educator. He was remarkable for both his extraordinary range of interests and his wisdom. In battle he was faced by the Danish invaders and the real threat of Viking supremacy in England. With the help of the first Royal Navy, which he founded with minimal resources, the invaders were eventually repelled. Anglo-Saxon hegemony was preserved - for a while - and Alfred survived to found an English monarchy which, under his son and grandson, saw most of modern England united under one crown." "John Peddie expertly examines the scale and intent of the relentless threat of conquest by the Viking sea-raiders, the military and logistical problems that beset both sides, and the strategies devised by the king which led to the reconquest of his Wessex homeland and the creation of England itself."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Originally published: 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1.; title: Alfred of Wessex -- -- 2.; title: 'Devils of the Sea' -- -- 3.; title: Opposing Forces -- -- 4.; title: Wessex under Siege -- -- 5.; title: 'That oft-defeated King' -- -- 6.; title: Wessex Reconquered -- -- 7.; title: Fortress Wessex -- -- 8.; title: Final Campaign -- -- 9.; title: Warrior King -- -- App. A.; title: Lothbrok Family -- -- App. B.; title: Main Roman and Ancient Roads in England Militarily in Use by Vikings -- -- App. C.; title: Isle of Athelney -- -- App. D.; title: Garrisons of the Shires.