This biography of King Alfred the Great highlights his contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature, law, and education, as well as his military leadership against the Vikings. The appended Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius provides insight into Alfred's interest in history and translation work. A must-read for those interested in medieval English history and literature.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.