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The White Horse King : the Life of Alfred the Great Pdf, Epub, Ebook THE WHITE HORSE KING : THE LIFE OF ALFRED THE GREAT PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Benjamin R. Merkle | 272 pages | 04 Nov 2009 | Thomas Nelson Publishers | 9781595552525 | English | Nashville, United States The White Horse King : The Life of Alfred the Great PDF Book The reader should come away with a great sense of Alfred's drive for moral, Christian leadership, especially in contrast to the often hard decisions in regards to the Norse invasion wars. Alfred grew up roaming the countryside of Wessex alongside his father, who regularly journeyed throughout the many towns and cities within his kingdom. But the Saxon press was unrelenting, and they pursued their vanquished foes hard across the countryside and into the surrounding woods. Two The Blood Eagle. I mean that is why we read right? We are made by history. Merkle, a college professor from Idaho, writes a biography here that is more literary than historical. But this is not a good book. Across the English coastlands and countryside they raided, torched, murdered, and destroyed all in their path. Merkle Thomas Nelson , Ratings and Reviews Write a review. See details for additional description. Not only was he a God-fearing man, but he was able to forgive his most treacherous enemies. Wonderful, warm and readable history of one of the greatest kings ever. Leave a comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Now, the Vikings were definitely known for their cruelty, but it is still hard not to see a double standard in the way Merkle reports on Alfred's battle prowess. Great Britain Paperback Books. Then, when the hour was most desperate, came an unlikely hero. Dimensions: 8. This book was really hard to put I have to admit that ancient history is my thing. With drawn swords and bloodcurdling yells, the Saxon warriors seized the opportunity and surged through the freshly torn gap in their enemies' wall. I enjoy reviewing historical fiction, adventure novels of all kinds, and children's books. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and we'll answer you in the next hours. Notify me of new comments via email. Unconverted and bloodthirsty, these once-pagan tribes had abandoned their homes in modern northern Germany and Denmark in the fifth and sixth centuries and had crossed over to the isle of Britain preying upon the weaknesses of the natives who had been left vulnerable by retreating Roman troops. An excellent biography. Assuming that each of these ships was manned by an average of thirty men, this would have cost the Vikings thirty-six hundred men—a catastrophic loss. He ruled for 28 years, and made military, educational, and polical changes and advances that benefited all countries and peoples that descended from English roots. The real Alfred the great is the subject of the book by Benjamin Merkle. Devil Blows the Desert Winds. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Thanks for telling us about the problem. One explanation of battle strategy would have been enough. Alfred was the youngest son of the king, and with four older brothers it was highly unlikely that he would ever ascend to the throne, but ascend he did, but not through treachery. An unlikely king rises up from the ashes of his homeland to save his people from a pagan enemy. Alfred was a juxtaposition of conservatism and radicalism, and this is reflected in many of his reformations. I very much appreciated the maps and drawings, as well as the footnotes on the sides of the pages instead of having to flip to the back of the book. Six Rebuilding Wessex. So I was thrilled by this accessible and interesting text by Benjamin Merkle. It did take me a long time to get through this book, though. He united the Angles and Saxons to defeat the attacking Danes. The Norsemen and their Pict allies attempted to withdraw quickly in a desperate endeavour to regroup at a distance and make one more try at repelling the Anglo-Saxon assault. December 28, by Michael Watson. It reads more like a fantasy novel than historic work but overall gives you a good basic picture of this man's life. Kristen on Review and Giveaway: The Last…. Enter email address. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It was Alfred's accomplishments that laid the groundwork for Britian's later glories and triumphs in literature, liturgy, and liberty. Next Post. Oct 09, Katja rated it it was amazing Shelves: na-and-adult-genre , history , british-history , biography , nonfiction , standalone , my-favourites , review-to-be-updated , secular. The White Horse King : The Life of Alfred the Great Writer Any Condition Any Condition. See all 15 - All listings for this product. Wishlist Wishlist. It was enough to be the only Anglo-Saxon king to ever be called. He used to affirm with repeated complaints and sighing from the depths of his heart, that among all the difficulties and burdens of his present life, this had become the greatest: namely, that at the time when he was of the right age and had the leisure and the capacity for learning, he did not have the teachers. The first attack apparently occured at his wedding. He was the fifth son of Aethelwulf, who was the king of the West Saxons. For the king presents them with stern counsels, decrying their joyless, bellicose, iron deities, and raising up in their stead an image of Christian hope and joy. Otherwise your meaning is unclear, and justice goes astray. View all insect worksheets. December 28, by Michael Watson. Benjamin Merkle , book , history , review , Thomas Nelson. In electing Alfred king the Witan passed over the two young sons of Ethelred. Beowulf was guessed to be written between and See all 12 brand new listings. It is probable that it formed the crown of a writing instrument. Interestingly, I had visited White Horse Hill as a child and never understood the significance although under dispute and was only told that the horse was made a long time ago. The Alfred jewel made of gold and enamel, bears the Anglo - Saxon inscription 'Aelfred mec heht gewyrgan' Alfred had me made Click to enlarge. Editing resources is available exclusively for KidsKonnect Premium members. It may be possible to extract DNA from the pelvic bone but it would be extremely dificult to find another DNA source to check it against. The name Viking is thought to derive from vikingr, a word for 'pirate ' in the early Scandinavian languages. If you reference any of the content on this page on your own website, please use the code below to cite this page as the original source. IN , Alfred garnered his resources and managed to retake the city of London, but Viking raids continued. View all athlete worksheets. It directs persons not to the expression of their gifts and abilities toward the service of God and the common good, but to getting a job so as to buy much stuff. These are ready-to-use Alfred the Great worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Alfred the Great who was Anglo-Saxon, the King of Wessex, England, from to King Alfred the Great , by A. You are commenting using your Facebook account. The inclusion of the Christian deity in the leadership. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer. In , a remarkable discovery of a Saxon jewel was made at North Petherton near Athelney, in Somerset, now known as the Alfred Jewel. Alfred began building warships in order to develop a navy. Most relevant reviews. Alliteration Hyperbole Metaphor Irony. You can find topics at the end of articles, right near the author biography, listed as 'tagged with'. It accurately describes the. A vicar reputedly bought the bones. Show More Show Less. The White Horse King : The Life of Alfred the Great Reviews Ratings and Reviews Write a review. In the Bible story, David had many older brothers. On Ethelwulf's return to England he found his eldest son, Ethelbald , had usurped his throne in his absence. The Witangemot, or Saxon council of wise men, met after Ethelred's death from wounds sustained in battle and elected the twenty-two year old Alfred, who had already demonstrated himself a confident leader of men, as King. Merkle also annoyingly goes off on rabbit trails of information. Having read about this time period from the Viking perspective and from the French perspective within the last couple of years, I found it fascinating to read about this time period from the Anglo-Saxon perspective. Especially is that so, if a menaced people can, in no other way, avoid fearful conquest and vile oppression. Footer KidsKonnect. Alfred also enjoyed a good story and poetry. It was the establishment of the Christian church that turned the Anglo-Saxons away from a worldview that had been every bit as ruthless and cruel as the worldview held by the Viking raiders. Account Options Anmelden. There was little action or personality to draw me from one chapter to the next. That formidable woman was once asked to give her opinion on the manifold depredations of modern educational theorists. The linden shields of the Viking marauders split and shattered under the raging crush of the Saxon force. But whatever response the Anglo-Saxons mounted, it was far too little and too late. Leave a comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. You may also like. Clearly it has not happened by chance, but it is a sign that this was well deserved by someone.
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