Alfred the Great

Ever since his reign in the 9th century, Alfred the Great has been celebrated as one of the most accomplished of our kings. A learned and religious man who encouraged education, Alfred defended his lands against Viking invaders. But how did Alfred, King of Wessex become Alfred the Great? How effective was he in fighting the Vikings? And why did he burn those cakes? Rob Weinberg asks the big questions about this unforgettable king to historian Justin Pollard, author of Alfred the Great: The Man who made England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alfred the Great is an episode from How and Why History.

This episode is 35:22 long.

This episode was published on Sep 30, 2020.

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