The Story of Alfred the Great The Saviour of England

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In the annals of English history, the name Alfred the Great resonates with the echoes of valor, wisdom, and resilience. Born in the late 9th century during a time of relentless Viking invasions, Alfred ascended to the throne of Wessex in the year 871, inheriting a kingdom on the brink of collapse. His reign, marked by unwavering determination and strategic brilliance, earned him the epithet the Great. Alfred's enduring legacy as the saviour of Wessex lies in his remarkable ability to transform adversity into triumph, ultimately preserving the spirit and identity of his kingdom .As the King of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD, Alfred's legacy transcends his time, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, political, and intellectual foundations of England. • Alfred born into royalty would have the enormous task of defending Wessex from the Viking invaders who had already taken the ancient Kingdoms of East-Anglia and Northumbria. The neighbouring Kings were dropping like flies and it would be up to Alfred to defend the Last Saxon Kingdom in England. This is his story. • Chapters: • 00:00 Introduction • 01:29 Chapter 1 - Alfred the Lastborn Son • 08:14 Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army • 12:16 Chapter 3 - Aethelred the Warrior King • 16:04 Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the throne • 18:10 Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex • 22:59 Chapter 6 - The Fate of England • 26:56 Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy • / historyprofiles • Savfk - The Travelling Symphony is under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) • • Song : Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer (No Copyright Music) • Video Link: • • [No Copyright Mus... • Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkK... • Track : Myths and Legends (Collection) • Composer: Noonsol • Sources: • The Gesta Danorum: • https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1150/... • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: • https://ia601601.us.archive.org/25/it... • #historyprofiles #vikings #thelastkingdom #alfredthegreat #anglosaxons #saxons #englishhistory #vikinghistory

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