King Alfred of England
Jacob Abbott
Read by Ryan Cherrick
The life and accomplishments of England's sole title holder of "The Great." King Alfred defended England from Viking invasions and ushered in an era of learning and progress for the British Isles. Summary by Ryan Cherrick. (5 hr 1 min)
Chapters
Preface | 1:36 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
I. The Britons | 23:36 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
II. The Anglo-Saxons | 27:00 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
III. The Danes | 20:56 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
IV. Alfred's Early Years | 22:20 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
V. The State of England | 23:06 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
VI. Alfred's Accession to the Throne | 21:23 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
VII. Reverses | 24:48 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
VIII. The Seclusion | 17:29 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
IX. Reassembling of the Army | 21:19 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
X. The Victory over the Danes | 21:57 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
XI. The Reign | 22:59 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
XII. The Close of Life | 19:03 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
XIII. The Sequel | 33:59 | Read by Ryan Cherrick |
Reviews
Abbott's Histories Are Fantastic!
Paul Masters
I love Jacob Abbot's histories. They're told in a beautiful way and aren't infected with our day's politically correct garbage. This book is a fine example.
Great book
Jo
I rally do love this book. Certainly, its style and direct manner of narration. The reading is a tiny little too Quick, but overall good.
Thanks
A LibriVox Listener
The book itself was the hardest of Abbotts to follow for me so far. But I do enjoy history. Thank you to the reader.
A great story
audioman
truly a remarkable story. Alfred is such a notable figure in not only the story of England, but the whole world
Madprofessor
well read- great narrator. wonderful historical series. highly recommend all the makers of history Jacob Abbot books.
Paulmanthedude
It's good and all, just a bit hard to follow.
Supremacist and racist a little bit
A LibriVox Listener
Decent story, and comments, with good background to Alfred's life. Incorrect about Egyptians being Caucasians and racist in saying the Caucasians are better. I am Caucasian, but I think the faith of a people determines their culture and faculties not genes. All are sinners in need of God's Grace...