Eleanor Duckett 1958 tp ALFRED THE GREAT: THE KING AND HIS ENGLAND 9th century

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Second printing of the first edition of this book still in print. Tight, flat, square book. ...
Country of Origin
United States
Educational Level
Adult & Further Education, High School
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Features
1st Edition
ISBN
9780226167794
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226167798
ISBN-13
9780226167794
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113504

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
228 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Alfred the Great : the King and His England
Publication Year
1958
Subject
General, Europe / Great Britain / General, Historical, Europe / Medieval
Type
Textbook
Author
Eleanor Shipley Duckett
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
10.1 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
56-013050
Dewey Edition
18
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
942.01/64/0924
Table Of Content
1. Wessex before the Time of Alfred 2. The World of Alfred's Boyhood, 849-65 3. Alfred and His Brother, King Ethelred, 865-71 4. King Alfred and the Great War against the Danes, 871-86 5. King Alfred and His Rule in Wessex 6. King Alfred and His Scholars and Teachers 7. King Alfred and the Later War against the Danes, 892-96 8. King Alfred and His Earlier Translations 9. King Alfred and His Later Translations 10. King Alfred at Home Brief List of Books Index
Synopsis
Filled with drama and action, here is the story of the ninth-century life and times of Alfred-warrior, conqueror, lawmaker, scholar, and the only king whom England has ever called "The Great." Based on up-to-date information on ninth-century history, geography, philosophy, literature, and social life, it vividly presents exciting views of Alfred in every stage of his long career and leaves the reader with a sharply-etched picture of the world of the Middle Ages., Filled with drama and action, here is the story of the ninth-century life and times of Alfred--warrior, conqueror, lawmaker, scholar, and the only king whom England has ever called "The Great." Based on up-to-date information on ninth-century history, geography, philosophy, literature, and social life, it vividly presents exciting views of Alfred in every stage of his long career and leaves the reader with a sharply-etched picture of the world of the Middle Ages.
LC Classification Number
DA153

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