Alfred the Great was one of the most remarkable figures in English history, a warrior, scholar, and patron of the arts who transformed his kingdom during a time of great turmoil and upheaval. Written by Thomas Hughes, this book provides a detailed and engaging account of Alfred's life and career, placing him in the context of his times and exploring his lasting legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.