Alfred the Great Sturdy, David
59785 Constable, London, 1995. Paperback, 268pp., b&w illustrations. Lightly toned page edges. Minor shelf wear to cover with creased spine. Very good. A study animated by the author's passion for the subject and based on evidence from medieval records. Alfred, (844-99) was an innovative ruler of unusually wide-ranging ability; an heroic and successful battle-leader; a philosopher-king who wrote and issued his own versions of spiritual and pastoral classics for his churchmen and administrators. $13.00AUD Click here to order or message the dealer
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