Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott, Mint Editions Follow the life and rule of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex circa 871 to 899, and one of best and most famous kings in the history of England. Jacob Abbots account of the king separates fact from fiction, illuminating readers about the life of this pioneering ruler, who promoted literacy and education, restructured the tax system, and led his kingdom to victory against invading forces.Before he was king, Alfred fought in battle against the invading Danes. When his older brother, and current king, was killed during battle, the throne went to Alfred. Coronated at the young age of twenty-one, Alfred the Great inherited the Anglo-Saxon throne in a time of ongoing war. By the time he assumed the throne, the Danes had been actively invading and overthrowing settlements for five years, though their attacks had started long before that. Maintaining his reputation as an intelligent and merciful man, and using his knowledge as a military veteran, Alfred the Great led his kingdom to victory over the Danes, ending the Vikings invasion. After the war, King Alfred continued to lead in a virtuous manor, earning the respect and praise of his subjects.King Alfred was a man of strong faith and truly loved his people. He pioneered many social policies, including promoting literacy and education, restructuring the taxation system, and strengthening foreign relations.Though he was among the best rulers in the history of England, much of the information scholars previously held about Alfred the Great was riddled with legends and myths, making it difficult to understand the truth about the great king. Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott is considered to be a culturally significant and detailed account of the life of Alfred the Great, and was one of the first biographies published about the man that was widely accepted by scholars to be wholly accurate. As an experienced writer for children, Jacob Abbotts work is accessible and exciting.Now reprinted in an easy to read and modern font, paired with an eye-catching cover design, this edition of Jacob Abbotts Alfred the Great is an approachable biography, ready to entertain and educate readers of various demographics on a legendary leader.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex, ruled with strong faith and love for his people, leading them through wars, and pioneering social change. Alfred the Great , written by Jacob Abbott , is a biographical work that has won the acclaim of scholars, and has been deemed culturally significant. Abbott is careful to distinguish fact from fiction as he shares the story of a king history remembers as the perfect man. Flap Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex, ruled with strong faith and love for his people, leading them through wars, and pioneering social change. Alfred the Great , written by Jacob Abbott , is a biographical work that has won the acclaim of scholars, and has been deemed culturally significant. Abbott is careful to distinguish fact from fiction as he shares the story of a king history remembers as the perfect man. Author Biography Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American author, pastor, and professor. Born Jacob Abbot …, he later added a "t" to the end of his name in order to break away from being "the third". Abbott began his career as a professor of mathematics and philosophy at Amherst college in Massachusetts. He became a licensed preacher in 1826, and later went on to become the founder and pastor of the Eliot Congregational Church. Jacob Abbott wrote many works, including biographies, religious books, and juvenile fiction. By the end of his career, he co-wrote thirty-one titles, and authored one-hundred and eighty books on his own. Long Description Follow the life and rule of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex circa 871 to 899. Before he was king, Alfred fought in battle against the invading Danes. When his older brother, and current king, was killed during battle, the throne went to Alfred. Coronated at the young age of twenty-one, Alfred the Great inherited the Anglo-Saxon throne in a time of ongoing war. By the time he assumed the throne, the Danes had been actively invading and overthrowing settlements for five years, though their attacks had started long before that. Maintaining his reputation as an intelligent and merciful man, and using his knowledge as a military veteran, Alfred the Great led his kingdom to victory over the Danes, ending the Vikings invasion. After the war, King Alfred continued to lead in a virtuous manor, earning the respect and praise of his subjects. King Alfred was a man of strong faith and truly loved his people. He pioneered many social policies, including promoting literacy and education, restructuring the taxation system, and strengthening foreign relations. Though he was among the best rulers in the history of England, much of the information scholars previously held about Alfred the Great was riddled with legends and myths, making it difficult to understand the truth about the great king. Alfred the Great by Jacob Abbott is considered to be a culturally significant and detailed account of the life of Alfred the Great, and was one of the first biographies published about the man that was widely accepted by scholars to be wholly accurate. As an experienced writer for children, Jacob Abbotts work is accessible and exciting. Now reprinted in an easy to read and modern font, paired with an eye-catching cover design, this edition of Jacob Abbotts Alfred the Great is an approachable biography, ready to entertain and educate readers of various demographics on a legendary leader. Details ISBN151322042X Author Mint Editions Pages 126 Series Mint Editions Language English ISBN-10 151322042X ISBN-13 9781513220420 Format Hardcover DEWEY B Audience Age 9-12 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Portland Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-01-14 NZ Release Date 2021-01-14 US Release Date 2021-01-14 UK Release Date 2021-01-14 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-03-08 Alternative 9781513267807 Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159533250;

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