King Alfred of Wessex, known as "Alfred the Great", faced many challenges in the late 9th century defending his kingdom of Wessex from Viking invaders. He fought in important battles like Ashdown in 871 and ultimately defeated the Viking leader Guthrum at the Battle of Edington in 878. Alfred strengthened his military by building a navy of ships modeled after the Vikings and Romans. Through his military victories and treaties, he was able to expand Wessex and set the foundation for a unified England. However, Alfred's true strength was his wisdom and intelligence, which allowed him to overcome challenges like learning to read later in life and effectively governing his expanded kingdom.
The presentation is prepared by the students of group 741,PSHPU,2014, Natalya R. and Alexander Sh. It was presented during the seminar on Famouse People of the UK (Kings and Queens).
Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. He successfully defended Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of southern England against the Vikings, earning him the epithet "the Great". As king, he established a system of fortified centers called burhs across Wessex for defense. Culturally, he revived learning by establishing a school at his court and translating important works into Old English to improve education among clergy.
Alfred The Great lived from 849 to 901 AD. He was the last of four brothers to rule the kingdom of Wessex. As king, Alfred fought off the invading Danish Vikings, reorganized his army, and built fortresses. He also promoted education, translating texts to English and establishing monasteries to spread learning. For his achievements in defending Wessex and advancing education, Alfred became known as "The Great."
Alfred the Great was a legendary 9th century king of Wessex who defended his kingdom from Viking invaders and brought peace and prosperity. He surrounded himself with wise counselors and loyal knights, and established just laws. Though his kingdom was later conquered, he set the standard for strong leadership for centuries to come.
Alfred the Great ruled the kingdom of Wessex from 849 to 901 AD. As king, he saved Wessex from the Vikings through defensive wars, restored law and order, and added London to his kingdom. Alfred strengthened Christianity, built fortresses, reorganized his army which defeated the Danes nine times in 871, founded a palace school to educate noblemen's sons, and urged citizens to learn to read in their mother tongue. He also wrote the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, translated texts between Latin and Anglo-Saxon, and is the only British ruler honored with the title "The Great."
King Alfred the Great was a 9th century king of Wessex who successfully fought back invading Danish Vikings and reunited England. He was both a soldier and a scholar, leading military campaigns while also promoting education, translating texts into English, and establishing a system of laws based on biblical principles. Through his military and intellectual leadership, Alfred was able to defeat the Vikings and stabilize England during a turbulent period.
King Alfred of Wessex struggled against invading Danish forces in the late 9th century. At the low point, he took refuge in the marshes of Athelney. He later surprised the Danes, defeating their leader Guthrum at the Battle of Edington. This led to the Peace of Wedmore, where Guthrum agreed to withdraw from Wessex and accept baptism. Alfred went on to strengthen defenses by establishing fortified burhs across his kingdom. He also oversaw a cultural revival, translating texts to English himself. Alfred brought Wessex out of despair into a period of stability and accomplishment, earning his name of "The Great".
The document summarizes King Alfred the Great's code of laws known as the Doom Book or Code of Alfred. It compiled existing Saxon codes and incorporated rules from the Mosaic Code and Christian ethics. The code focused on fair judgement and mercy. It formed the basis for the common law in England. The document also provides background on Alfred's life, his battles against Danish invaders, and his efforts to reform and strengthen Anglo-Saxon society through establishing a navy, legal system, and promoting education.
The presentation is prepared by the students of group 741,PSHPU,2014, Natalya R. and Alexander Sh. It was presented during the seminar on Famouse People of the UK (Kings and Queens).
Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. He successfully defended Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of southern England against the Vikings, earning him the epithet "the Great". As king, he established a system of fortified centers called burhs across Wessex for defense. Culturally, he revived learning by establishing a school at his court and translating important works into Old English to improve education among clergy.
Alfred The Great lived from 849 to 901 AD. He was the last of four brothers to rule the kingdom of Wessex. As king, Alfred fought off the invading Danish Vikings, reorganized his army, and built fortresses. He also promoted education, translating texts to English and establishing monasteries to spread learning. For his achievements in defending Wessex and advancing education, Alfred became known as "The Great."
Alfred the Great was a legendary 9th century king of Wessex who defended his kingdom from Viking invaders and brought peace and prosperity. He surrounded himself with wise counselors and loyal knights, and established just laws. Though his kingdom was later conquered, he set the standard for strong leadership for centuries to come.
Alfred the Great ruled the kingdom of Wessex from 849 to 901 AD. As king, he saved Wessex from the Vikings through defensive wars, restored law and order, and added London to his kingdom. Alfred strengthened Christianity, built fortresses, reorganized his army which defeated the Danes nine times in 871, founded a palace school to educate noblemen's sons, and urged citizens to learn to read in their mother tongue. He also wrote the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, translated texts between Latin and Anglo-Saxon, and is the only British ruler honored with the title "The Great."
King Alfred the Great was a 9th century king of Wessex who successfully fought back invading Danish Vikings and reunited England. He was both a soldier and a scholar, leading military campaigns while also promoting education, translating texts into English, and establishing a system of laws based on biblical principles. Through his military and intellectual leadership, Alfred was able to defeat the Vikings and stabilize England during a turbulent period.
King Alfred of Wessex struggled against invading Danish forces in the late 9th century. At the low point, he took refuge in the marshes of Athelney. He later surprised the Danes, defeating their leader Guthrum at the Battle of Edington. This led to the Peace of Wedmore, where Guthrum agreed to withdraw from Wessex and accept baptism. Alfred went on to strengthen defenses by establishing fortified burhs across his kingdom. He also oversaw a cultural revival, translating texts to English himself. Alfred brought Wessex out of despair into a period of stability and accomplishment, earning his name of "The Great".
The document summarizes King Alfred the Great's code of laws known as the Doom Book or Code of Alfred. It compiled existing Saxon codes and incorporated rules from the Mosaic Code and Christian ethics. The code focused on fair judgement and mercy. It formed the basis for the common law in England. The document also provides background on Alfred's life, his battles against Danish invaders, and his efforts to reform and strengthen Anglo-Saxon society through establishing a navy, legal system, and promoting education.
1) The document provides a history of the monarchy in England and the UK from before 500 AD up until the late medieval period. It describes the various royal houses and kings that ruled, including the houses of Wessex, Denmark, Normandy, Anjou, Plantagenet, Lancaster, and the early Tudor period.
2) Key events included the Viking invasions and settlement, the Norman conquest in 1066, and the War of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York in the 15th century.
3) Notable kings mentioned include Alfred the Great, Athelstan (the first king of England), William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I,
This document provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain from 449-1066 AD. It summarizes the key events including the Celtic occupation prior to the Romans, the Roman occupation from 55 BC to 409 AD, the Anglo-Saxon invasion starting in 449 AD which pushed the Celts into the western parts of the country. It also discusses the Viking invasions starting in the 8th century, King Alfred the Great's unification of the Anglo-Saxons against the Danes in the 9th century, the spread of Christianity between 400-699 AD, and the Norman invasion in 1066 AD which replaced English with French as the language of the ruling class. The document concludes by introducing the
The document provides information on the Anglo-Saxons who invaded Britain after the Romans departed in the 5th century AD. It describes their origins from northern Germany, Denmark, and Holland. It then summarizes how the Anglo-Saxons lived as farmers and sailors, building wooden houses and ships. Their society was organized into kingdoms ruled by kings, and they developed laws and a system of coins.
The Anglo-Saxons were tribes from Germany, Sweden, and Denmark who settled in Britain in the 5th century, conquering the local Celtic population. They were composed of the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. While some came as warriors, others arrived peacefully as farmers in need of more land. The Anglo-Saxons developed Old English and were skilled farmers who grew crops like wheat, barley, oats, peas and beans. Their reign ended in 1066 with their defeat in the Battle of Hastings, which began the Norman rule of England.
The Anglo-Saxons were groups of farmer-warriors from Germany who invaded Britain over a thousand years ago, consisting of the Angle, Saxon, and Jute tribes. They lived in wooden houses clustered in villages near rivers, protected by wooden fences. They grew crops like cabbage and onions and hunted wild boar and deer, eating their meat with bread and drinking beer. They were also very superstitious, believing in charms and potions for protection from evil spirits. After the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans led by William the Conqueror invaded England and defeated the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
An analysis of the religious ideas before and during the emergence of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England, and an exploration of the forms of art, literature and craftsmanship of the time.
The document provides background information on the Anglo-Saxon period in England from 449 to 1066 AD. It discusses the epic poem Beowulf, considered the oldest surviving epic in any modern European language. Beowulf tells the story of a Geatish hero who battles the monster Grendel and Grendel's mother. The document also describes how the Anglo-Saxons lived, their social structure and governance, the introduction of Christianity to England in 597 AD, and previews that the next topic will be a reading of the poem Beowulf itself.
Castles were built with strong defenses like moats, high walls, and towers to protect against attackers. They also had features like murder holes and machicolations that allowed defenders to drop objects on enemies below. Life in the Middle Ages was organized along feudal lines, with kings and lords ruling over peasants, serfs, knights, and other social classes in a hierarchical system. People learned trades and skills as pages, squires, and through guild membership.
Lesson 1 - The Structure of Anglo-Saxon EnglandFatheha Rahman
The document summarizes the political divisions in 9th century England. It describes how England was divided into several major and minor Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that were constantly warring with each other and fighting off Viking invaders. By King Alfred's time in the late 9th century, England had consolidated into the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy - seven major kingdoms of Kent, Sussex, Wessex, Essex, East Anglia, Mercia, and Northumbria. Wessex was the most powerful, eventually conquering the other kingdoms and unifying England under one ruler in the 10th century.
The document provides an overview of the history of England from the Celtic period through the Norman conquest in 1066. It describes how the Celts were displaced by invading Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century AD, establishing small kingdoms. Christianity eventually spread throughout England in the following centuries. Vikings then began raiding England in the 8th century and some settled, with Alfred the Great defending Wessex against them. In 1066, William the Conqueror defeated the English at Hastings and established a new Norman ruling class, introducing feudalism.
This document provides an overview of England before 1066 for a history class. It discusses how England was descended from Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Danes after the Romans left. Life was difficult, as many could not read/write, people followed religion strongly, and diseases were common. The country was divided into earldoms ruled by powerful earls, and the population was around 1.5 million, mostly living rurally. England was a Christian country within the Roman Catholic Church.
The document provides a brief history of the English language from its pre-Roman Celtic origins through the Norman conquest in 1066 AD. It outlines the major cultural groups that have influenced English - the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans - and notes how their languages have contributed to English vocabulary and grammar over time. It also examines some of the earliest texts in English, including Beowulf, and shows how the language has evolved from Old English to Middle English to Modern English through periods of invasion and settlement.
The document provides an overview of the history of the English language from pre-history through the Norman conquest in 1066 AD. It outlines the various cultural groups that have influenced English, including the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. Each group introduced new vocabulary and grammatical elements. A key development was the discovery in 1780 that Sanskrit, Latin, and Greek shared a common ancestral language now known as Indo-European. This helped explain the relationship between languages. The document also briefly describes Old English literature like Beowulf and runic writing systems.
This document provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain from 449-1066 CE. It discusses the Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement of Britain after the Romans left, the conversion to Christianity, the influence of the Vikings, and the eventual Norman conquest in 1066. Key aspects of Anglo-Saxon society, religion, language, and literature are summarized, including the pagan beliefs that influenced the names of the days of the week and the transition to Christianity. Famous works of Anglo-Saxon literature mentioned include Beowulf and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
The four main Germanic tribes that made up the Anglo-Saxons were the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians. Beginning in 449 AD, these tribes invaded Britain after the Romans withdrew troops, with the Angles settling in eastern England, Saxons in the south, and Jutes near London. The invading Anglo-Saxons forced many native Britons to retreat to Wales. Over several centuries, the Anglo-Saxons established control of England and their language and culture came to dominate the region.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were sailors. Their culture and language dominated England for several centuries until the Norman conquest in 1066. The most famous Anglo-Saxon king was Alfred the Great, who ruled in the late 9th century and helped establish the kingdom of England by defending against Viking invaders. He also encouraged learning, lawmaking, and the writing of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
King Henry VIII was known for his accomplishments across many areas including the military, religion, politics, and personal pursuits. He expanded the English navy, mounting invasions of France and defeating Scotland in battle. Henry also established England's break with the Catholic Church, dissolving monasteries and making himself head of the newly created Church of England. A skilled sportsman and musician, Henry enjoyed hunting, jousting, and was married six times in his efforts to produce a male heir to the English throne.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were also sailors. Their culture and language eventually came to dominate England. They were originally pagans but converted to Christianity over time. Some of their most notable kings included Alfred the Great, who defended against Viking invaders and established stability, and Offa of Mercia, who built Offa's Dyke. Their way of life, beliefs, and military traditions are described.
King Alfred of Wessex defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878 CE, securing his kingdom. This victory was pivotal in preventing Viking dominance over England. While some viewed it as divine intervention, historians cite practical reasons for Alfred's success. Despite earlier defeats, Alfred's subjects remained loyal when he rallied them. His men were highly motivated to win after previous losses, unlike the overconfident Vikings. Alfred's controversial decision to confiscate church lands, in exchange for defensive fortifications and vassal support, also contributed to his crucial victory over the Vikings at Edington.
Alfred The Great Viking Wars And Military ReformsApril Smith
This document provides an overview of Alfred the Great's first Viking war from 865-878 and his subsequent military reforms. It describes the course of the war, which saw the Vikings conquer every Anglo-Saxon kingdom except Wessex. Alfred narrowly avoided defeat after being forced to flee to the fens with a small force. He eventually defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878. The document then examines the influences on Alfred's later military reforms, including the Carolingians in Francia who he may have observed during a visit, and the fortification systems of Offa's Dyke in neighboring Mercia. It suggests Alfred drew inspiration from contemporary military approaches as he sought to transform his kingdom and protect it
The Scourge of Britannia – King Alfred’s DefenseShaun Pour
Shaun Pour was born in 849 AD in Wessex, one of the remaining Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England that had not been conquered by the Vikings. As he was not originally in line to inherit the throne, Shaun Pour took control of Wessex after the deaths of his brothers. He defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878, forcing them to withdraw from Wessex and agree to terms of peace. This victory secured Shaun Pour's position as the ruler of a reunified Wessex and marked a turning point in the Viking invasion of England.
1) Edward the Confessor died without an heir, leaving three men to claim the English throne - Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy, and Harald Hardraada of Norway.
2) Harold Godwinson claimed that Edward named him as his successor on his deathbed and was crowned king, though others questioned his legitimacy with no royal blood.
3) William Duke of Normandy claimed Edward had promised him the throne in 1051 and that Harold had sworn an oath of loyalty to him, though Harold denied the oath's validity once he became king.
1) The document provides a history of the monarchy in England and the UK from before 500 AD up until the late medieval period. It describes the various royal houses and kings that ruled, including the houses of Wessex, Denmark, Normandy, Anjou, Plantagenet, Lancaster, and the early Tudor period.
2) Key events included the Viking invasions and settlement, the Norman conquest in 1066, and the War of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York in the 15th century.
3) Notable kings mentioned include Alfred the Great, Athelstan (the first king of England), William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I,
This document provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain from 449-1066 AD. It summarizes the key events including the Celtic occupation prior to the Romans, the Roman occupation from 55 BC to 409 AD, the Anglo-Saxon invasion starting in 449 AD which pushed the Celts into the western parts of the country. It also discusses the Viking invasions starting in the 8th century, King Alfred the Great's unification of the Anglo-Saxons against the Danes in the 9th century, the spread of Christianity between 400-699 AD, and the Norman invasion in 1066 AD which replaced English with French as the language of the ruling class. The document concludes by introducing the
The document provides information on the Anglo-Saxons who invaded Britain after the Romans departed in the 5th century AD. It describes their origins from northern Germany, Denmark, and Holland. It then summarizes how the Anglo-Saxons lived as farmers and sailors, building wooden houses and ships. Their society was organized into kingdoms ruled by kings, and they developed laws and a system of coins.
The Anglo-Saxons were tribes from Germany, Sweden, and Denmark who settled in Britain in the 5th century, conquering the local Celtic population. They were composed of the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. While some came as warriors, others arrived peacefully as farmers in need of more land. The Anglo-Saxons developed Old English and were skilled farmers who grew crops like wheat, barley, oats, peas and beans. Their reign ended in 1066 with their defeat in the Battle of Hastings, which began the Norman rule of England.
The Anglo-Saxons were groups of farmer-warriors from Germany who invaded Britain over a thousand years ago, consisting of the Angle, Saxon, and Jute tribes. They lived in wooden houses clustered in villages near rivers, protected by wooden fences. They grew crops like cabbage and onions and hunted wild boar and deer, eating their meat with bread and drinking beer. They were also very superstitious, believing in charms and potions for protection from evil spirits. After the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans led by William the Conqueror invaded England and defeated the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
An analysis of the religious ideas before and during the emergence of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England, and an exploration of the forms of art, literature and craftsmanship of the time.
The document provides background information on the Anglo-Saxon period in England from 449 to 1066 AD. It discusses the epic poem Beowulf, considered the oldest surviving epic in any modern European language. Beowulf tells the story of a Geatish hero who battles the monster Grendel and Grendel's mother. The document also describes how the Anglo-Saxons lived, their social structure and governance, the introduction of Christianity to England in 597 AD, and previews that the next topic will be a reading of the poem Beowulf itself.
Castles were built with strong defenses like moats, high walls, and towers to protect against attackers. They also had features like murder holes and machicolations that allowed defenders to drop objects on enemies below. Life in the Middle Ages was organized along feudal lines, with kings and lords ruling over peasants, serfs, knights, and other social classes in a hierarchical system. People learned trades and skills as pages, squires, and through guild membership.
Lesson 1 - The Structure of Anglo-Saxon EnglandFatheha Rahman
The document summarizes the political divisions in 9th century England. It describes how England was divided into several major and minor Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that were constantly warring with each other and fighting off Viking invaders. By King Alfred's time in the late 9th century, England had consolidated into the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy - seven major kingdoms of Kent, Sussex, Wessex, Essex, East Anglia, Mercia, and Northumbria. Wessex was the most powerful, eventually conquering the other kingdoms and unifying England under one ruler in the 10th century.
The document provides an overview of the history of England from the Celtic period through the Norman conquest in 1066. It describes how the Celts were displaced by invading Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century AD, establishing small kingdoms. Christianity eventually spread throughout England in the following centuries. Vikings then began raiding England in the 8th century and some settled, with Alfred the Great defending Wessex against them. In 1066, William the Conqueror defeated the English at Hastings and established a new Norman ruling class, introducing feudalism.
This document provides an overview of England before 1066 for a history class. It discusses how England was descended from Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Danes after the Romans left. Life was difficult, as many could not read/write, people followed religion strongly, and diseases were common. The country was divided into earldoms ruled by powerful earls, and the population was around 1.5 million, mostly living rurally. England was a Christian country within the Roman Catholic Church.
The document provides a brief history of the English language from its pre-Roman Celtic origins through the Norman conquest in 1066 AD. It outlines the major cultural groups that have influenced English - the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans - and notes how their languages have contributed to English vocabulary and grammar over time. It also examines some of the earliest texts in English, including Beowulf, and shows how the language has evolved from Old English to Middle English to Modern English through periods of invasion and settlement.
The document provides an overview of the history of the English language from pre-history through the Norman conquest in 1066 AD. It outlines the various cultural groups that have influenced English, including the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. Each group introduced new vocabulary and grammatical elements. A key development was the discovery in 1780 that Sanskrit, Latin, and Greek shared a common ancestral language now known as Indo-European. This helped explain the relationship between languages. The document also briefly describes Old English literature like Beowulf and runic writing systems.
This document provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain from 449-1066 CE. It discusses the Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement of Britain after the Romans left, the conversion to Christianity, the influence of the Vikings, and the eventual Norman conquest in 1066. Key aspects of Anglo-Saxon society, religion, language, and literature are summarized, including the pagan beliefs that influenced the names of the days of the week and the transition to Christianity. Famous works of Anglo-Saxon literature mentioned include Beowulf and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
The four main Germanic tribes that made up the Anglo-Saxons were the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians. Beginning in 449 AD, these tribes invaded Britain after the Romans withdrew troops, with the Angles settling in eastern England, Saxons in the south, and Jutes near London. The invading Anglo-Saxons forced many native Britons to retreat to Wales. Over several centuries, the Anglo-Saxons established control of England and their language and culture came to dominate the region.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were sailors. Their culture and language dominated England for several centuries until the Norman conquest in 1066. The most famous Anglo-Saxon king was Alfred the Great, who ruled in the late 9th century and helped establish the kingdom of England by defending against Viking invaders. He also encouraged learning, lawmaking, and the writing of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
King Henry VIII was known for his accomplishments across many areas including the military, religion, politics, and personal pursuits. He expanded the English navy, mounting invasions of France and defeating Scotland in battle. Henry also established England's break with the Catholic Church, dissolving monasteries and making himself head of the newly created Church of England. A skilled sportsman and musician, Henry enjoyed hunting, jousting, and was married six times in his efforts to produce a male heir to the English throne.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were also sailors. Their culture and language eventually came to dominate England. They were originally pagans but converted to Christianity over time. Some of their most notable kings included Alfred the Great, who defended against Viking invaders and established stability, and Offa of Mercia, who built Offa's Dyke. Their way of life, beliefs, and military traditions are described.
King Alfred of Wessex defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878 CE, securing his kingdom. This victory was pivotal in preventing Viking dominance over England. While some viewed it as divine intervention, historians cite practical reasons for Alfred's success. Despite earlier defeats, Alfred's subjects remained loyal when he rallied them. His men were highly motivated to win after previous losses, unlike the overconfident Vikings. Alfred's controversial decision to confiscate church lands, in exchange for defensive fortifications and vassal support, also contributed to his crucial victory over the Vikings at Edington.
Alfred The Great Viking Wars And Military ReformsApril Smith
This document provides an overview of Alfred the Great's first Viking war from 865-878 and his subsequent military reforms. It describes the course of the war, which saw the Vikings conquer every Anglo-Saxon kingdom except Wessex. Alfred narrowly avoided defeat after being forced to flee to the fens with a small force. He eventually defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878. The document then examines the influences on Alfred's later military reforms, including the Carolingians in Francia who he may have observed during a visit, and the fortification systems of Offa's Dyke in neighboring Mercia. It suggests Alfred drew inspiration from contemporary military approaches as he sought to transform his kingdom and protect it
The Scourge of Britannia – King Alfred’s DefenseShaun Pour
Shaun Pour was born in 849 AD in Wessex, one of the remaining Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England that had not been conquered by the Vikings. As he was not originally in line to inherit the throne, Shaun Pour took control of Wessex after the deaths of his brothers. He defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878, forcing them to withdraw from Wessex and agree to terms of peace. This victory secured Shaun Pour's position as the ruler of a reunified Wessex and marked a turning point in the Viking invasion of England.
1) Edward the Confessor died without an heir, leaving three men to claim the English throne - Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy, and Harald Hardraada of Norway.
2) Harold Godwinson claimed that Edward named him as his successor on his deathbed and was crowned king, though others questioned his legitimacy with no royal blood.
3) William Duke of Normandy claimed Edward had promised him the throne in 1051 and that Harold had sworn an oath of loyalty to him, though Harold denied the oath's validity once he became king.
The document summarizes the early Anglo-Saxon era in Britain, including the initial settlement of various Germanic tribes, the political structure of separate kingdoms ruled by kings who gained and maintained power through military success, and notable figures like King Offa of Mercia who built the massive defensive earthwork known as Offa's Dyke. It then discusses the rising threat to the Anglo-Saxons from Viking raids by the Danes and Norwegians starting in the 9th century, as they sought new lands to settle beyond just plunder and attacked vulnerable monastic sites.
William the Conqueror invaded England from Normandy in 1066 and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. The Bayeux Tapestry provides details of the Norman invasion and battle. William established himself as King of England but faced rebellions from Saxons in the north. He built the Tower of London and other castles to demonstrate his power and defend against enemies. Castles had thick walls, moats, and lookouts to protect those inside, who could store food and have access to water if under siege. Norman barons and knights who fought for William were given land and built their own castles with great halls and private family quarters.
This document provides background information on King Cnut's (also known as Canute) reign over England from 1013-1033. It discusses Cnut's Danish lineage and how his father Sweyn Forkbeard conquered England in 1014 before his short rule. When Sweyn died, Cnut took control of the Danish armies in England and eventually defeated the Saxon king Edmund to unite England under his rule. The summary analyzes how Cnut impacted the clergy, aristocracy, and common people in medieval England through his consolidation of political power. He gained support of the influential church by confirming their land holdings and wealth, which helped legitimize his rule over the mixed Danish and English population.
1History of Britain Part IPolitical History of England 1066.docxhyacinthshackley2629
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History of Britain Part I
Political History of England: 1066
By the dawn of the 11th century, England was no amateur to being invaded. For centuries Vikings had raided and plundered coastal villages, everywhere sowing seeds of destruction and chaos. Then, Alfred the Great, a Saxon king, made England stable enough to fend off Viking attacks; despite the long boats that came and went, the king’s law ensured stability. However, one Viking invasion succeeded where the others had failed, leaving a Viking, King Canute, on the English thrown. Canute, as has already been discussed in class, ruled a vast empire, which was comprised of England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. King Canute respected Saxon customs and its nobility in England, and therefore, he changed nothing with regards to English society and culture. Canute chose as his closest advisor the most powerful Saxon noble, Godwin, Earl of Wessex. Godwin’s power and influence became so insurmountable that he became virtual co-ruler with Canute in England. Then, when Canute Died in A.D. 1035, a power struggle ensued amongst the nobility. Treachery, murder, and mutilation ran rampant throughout the divided island. By the end of this bloody contest, Prince Edward was the only survivor that had any claim to the throne as a descendent of the once great Saxon, Alfred the Great.
Edward, known as “The Confessor,” was crowned king on Easter Day A.D. 1043. However, he did not possess absolute power. Godwin still retained a lot of power and he did not want to lose power to the newly crowned king. Edward hated Godwin because Godwin had arranged the death of his older brother during the tumultuous period after Canute’s death. However, despite his position as king, Godwin’s influence was such that there was little Edward could do in order to seek revenge on his rival. Therefore an uneasy peace agreement was reached when Godwin offered his daughter to Edward for marriage, and Edward accepted.
Edward had grown up in Normandy and was not native to England. Edward’s mother was Norman, and he had lived in Normandy for 30 years before being crowned the English king. Edward’s native language was Norman French, and his godfathers were the formidable Dukes of Normandy. The Normans themselves were decedents of Viking raiders that had settled and learned how to ride horses into battle with uncanny skill. Although the Norman Duchy did formal homage to the king of France, they were very independent—they owned fortified castles and were patrons of great churches, which granted them considerable papal support. In time, a gent by the name of William “the Conquer,” whichever title you prefer, was born in A.D. 1027 in Normandy, and was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert of Normandy. William was a child when his dad died on a pilgrimage to the holy land, leaving William only 8 years of age as his heir. It is likely that Edward was a protector of William in his young age. William would not have an easy upbringing due to Nor.
The document compares and contrasts the reigns of King Alfred of Wessex and King Æthelred of England in facing the threat from Viking invaders. It notes that while Alfred established burhs and a system of defense that brought peace for 15 years, Æthelred's defenses were commercial centers and he relied on increasing payments to the Vikings for temporary respites. Æthelred also lacked the support of nobles that Alfred had. The document provides context about the political situation and defensive strategies employed in England during this turbulent time.
Vikings from Scandinavia began raiding the coast of England in the 790s, targeting monasteries. By the 860s, a large Viking army had conquered most of eastern England, establishing the Danelaw territory. Saxon king Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878, and established fortified burhs to protect against further invasions. The Normans, descended from Vikings, ultimately defeated the Saxons at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, leading to Norman control of England under William the Conqueror.
14 amazing Game of Thrones Things that Really ExistVivian Lake
It's common knowledge that Game of Thrones was inspired by Medieval European history. Here are a few things from the show and books that you may not know are true.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. It is unmistakable that Alfred was
“great.” Russ Foster observed, “At
his death Wessex, which now
included London, was twice as large
as the kingdom he had inherited” (2).
It is assumed when a king is called
“great” is because he has enormous
strength. What kind of strength is
observed for a king that dreamed of
uniting all English speaking citizens
into one kingdom while he created a
larger one? Alfred‟s ideas for Wessex
were radical for his era because of
the Viking raids in Great Britain.
Alfred‟s obvious strength was his
brutal military. This is a common
judgment for a “great king.”
However, Alfred‟s intelligence
persevered, which is Alfred‟s true
A rare High Medieval image of Alfred, 13th century
strength that titled him “great.”
3. WHO WAS ALFRED „THE GREAT‟?
Alfred „The Great‟ was born in 849 and was the fifth son to King
Aethelwulf. King Aethelwulf created a rotation of kingship amongst his sons.
The British Monarchy comments, “At their father's behest and by mutual
agreement, Alfred's elder brothers succeeded to the kingship in turn, rather
than endanger the kingdom by passing it to under-age children” (British
Monarchy). Alfred‟s older brother King Aethelred dies from battle wounds
several days after the battle of Ashdown, and at the age of 21 Alfred becomes
king of Wessex. Alfred rules for 19 years until his death in 899.
King Alfred had a dream of uniting all English speaking citizens into
one kingdom. Alfred had to overcome his sinful indulgences once he was
crowned King while maintaining his authority over his lords. During his
reign, he was constantly threatened by Vikings plundering his lands and
stealing from the Church and Saxon citizens. Alfred was forced to war
against the Vikings making his dream of uniting all English speaking countries
seemingly out of reach, and his endeavors created the ground work of the
making of England making him Alfred „The Great.‟
4. Battle at Ashdown 871
Wessex had an undeniable strong military that
would eventually secure Wessex from the Danish
Vikings. King Alfred was not a stranger to the
Vikings before his kingship. Alfred‟s experience
with battle against the Vikings was before his reign. Wessex
Vikings
One of the most important battles Alfred had part
in was at Ashdown in 871. The Vikings had the
high ground of the hill, while the Saxons had to
climb uphill during the battle. During this battle,
Alfred‟s brother Ethelred was still king. King
Ethelred put Alfred as the commander of the
army. While Ethelred was in prayer at the site of
Ashdown Alfred had to make a decision whether
to somehow suspend the Vikings threat or
progress the army in an uphill battle until Ethelred
had finished his prayers. The Vikings descended
downhill and made the decision for Alfred, he had
to advance his army to attack. Asser recalls,
“There fell in that battle king Bagsac, earl Sidrac
the elder, and earl Sidrac the younger, earl Osborn,
earl Frene, and earl Harold; and the whole pagan
army pursued its flight, not only until night but
until the next day, even until they reached the
stronghold from which they had sallied” (Asser).
By Richard Doyle
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5. GUTHRUM ASSAULTS WESSEX
In the winter of 878 was a test of Alfred‟s
strength. Guthrum, a Danish Viking, brought his army to
Wiltshire where Alfred assembled his witan for a Christmas
celebration. Guthrum attacked at night and seized
Wiltshire, making Alfred an outlaw and drove him to the
marches of Athelney. The Saxon citizens either
surrendered or escaped. Alfred needed a new tactic to gain
Wessex back under his control. While he was in the
marshes in Athelney he had constructed a “fortified base”
and assessed his allies (British Monarchy). Ealdorman
Aethelnoth of Somerset, men from Wiltshire and
Hampshire were still his allies. Alfred created a guerilla type
resistance and gathered around 4,000 troops to his aid. In
May of 878, Alfred gathered his allied troops in Edington
at Egberts Stone and fought Guthrum. Asser, in his
biography of King Alfred stated, “Alfred attacked the
whole pagan army fighting ferociously in dense order, and
by divine will eventually won the victory, made great
slaughter among them, and pursued them to their
fortress[…] After fourteen days the pagans were brought
to the extreme depths of despair by hunger, cold and fear,
and they sought peace” (Asser). The Saxons were
victorious and Alfred regained control of his kingdom.
The victory at Edington was a turning point for Wessex.
Guthrum surrendered and had a Christian baptism, making
Alfred his Godfather. Alfred gave Guthrum the kingdom
of East Anglia. According to Dr. Nye, a History professor
at Front Range Community College, Alfred gave Guthrum
East Anglia because Alfred did not have the capacity to
govern East Anglia. This created the Wedmore Treaty
which was an alliance between King Alfred of Wessex and
Guthrum of East Anglia. Russ Foster states, “The resulting
victory at Edington proved the most decisive encounter of
his reign (2).
6. Alfred the Great plots the capture of the Danish fleet.
King Alfred used another strategy to strengthen his
military, which was creating ships and a navy. This
tactic was an important detail that was overlooked
until 875. The Vikings had long slender ships that
were very fast on the sea. They would dress their
boats with scary creatures on the ships mast to
scare their enemies watching them from land.
Their ships enabled them to plunder lands and
escape quickly. According to Dr. Nye, Alfred built
ships similar to the Vikings but used a design
created by the Romans. The ships that Alfred built
allowed his navy military to keep no further attacks
by sea from the Vikings, and making it harder to
www.lore-and-saga.co.uk/html/viking_ships.html
raid, plunder and attack Wessex.
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“He gave orders to his sailors to prevent them from obtaining any supplies by sea; and his sailors were
encountered by a fleet of a hundred and twenty ships full of armed soldiers, who were come to help
their countrymen. As soon as the king’s men knew that they were fitted with pagan soldiers, they
leaped to their arms, and bravely attacked those barbaric tribes; but the pagan, who had now for almost
a month been tossed and almost wrecked among the waves of the sea, fought vainly against them;
their bands were discomfited in a moment, and all were sunk and drowned in the sea” (Asser 16).
8. KING ALFRED ONCE WROTE:
“for every good gift and every power soon grows old and is no more
heard of, if Wisdom be not in them. Without Wisdom no faculty can
be fully brought out, for whatsoever is done unwisely can never be
accounted as skill.”
(Historical Royal Speeches)
9. IT IS CLEAR ALFRED WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO LEAD HIS MILITARY AND CREATE A STRONGER WESSEX, WHILE
DESPERATELY COMFORTING HIS DISEASE WITH PRAYER. HIS WISDOM HOWEVER, PULLS HIS COUNTRY OUT OF DANISH
RULE AND EXPANDS HIS KINGDOM. HIS FATHER AETHELWULF SENT HIM TO ROME WHEN HE WAS FIVE. WHILE HE WAS
IN ROME, HE LEARNED THE ART OF WAR AND PRAYER. MOST INTERESTINGLY HE WAS NOT TAUGHT HOW TO READ OR
WRITE AS A CHILD. HIS EDUCATION CONSISTED OF CLERGY RECITING PSALMS AND ALFRED MEMORIZED THEM. HIS
EDUCATION AT HOME ALSO CONSISTED OF MEMORIZATION. RUSS FOSTER STATES, “THE BEST-KNOWN STORY OF
ALFRED'S EARLY LIFE INVOLVES A BOOK OF POETRY BELONGING TO HIS MOTHER. SHE PROMISED IT TO WHICHEVER
OF HER SONS COULD RECITE IT FIRST. THE YOUNGEST, ALFRED, WON THE PRIZE” (3). AS A CHILD ALFRED WAS THIRSTY
FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD.
ALTHOUGH ALFRED DID NOT LEARN TO READ AND WRITE AS A CHILD, HE EVENTUALLY LEARNED AS AN
ADULT. WHILE HE WAS LEARNING TO READ AND WRITE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE HE WAS ALSO TAUGHT TO READ,
WRITE AND SPEAK LATIN.
By Richard Hook www.magnoliabox.com/art/199514/King_Alfred_was_a_keen_scholar
10. A STATUE OF ALFRED WAS ERECTED IN WANTAGE, ENGLAND.
THE PLAQUE OF THE STATUE CHARACTERIZES ALFRED:
“Alfred found learning dead, and restored it. Education neglected,
and he revived it. The laws powerless, and he gave them force.
The Church debased, and he raised it. The land ravaged by
fearful enemy, from which he delivered it. Alfred‟s name shall
live as long as mankind respects the past.”
(qtd. In Searing 1)
11. Some people may say this is an exaggeration of King Alfred. However, this is a perfect
example of his strengths that titled him “great.” His physical strength in body and of
his military as well as his intelligence created a strong base of what is now England.
His dreams of uniting all English speaking peoples not under Danish rule was in reach
by the time of his death in 899. For a king to be “great” he needs to have the qualities
of physical and mental strength. Alfred proved through his battles and treaties with
the Vikings he had physical strength. Alfred‟s wisdom started with a dream and he
bettered himself and his citizens and delivered Wessex from the eminent threat of
Viking raids, which illustrates Alfred‟s greatest strength was his intelligence.
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