Alfred the Great by Andrew Matthews
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. This book shows how the life of this early English king is really the history of how several small kingdoms began to draw together to form what is now England. The reader learns how Alfred fought off Vikings and Danes - invaders who had grabbed land and wanted to take more - and showed them how to live in peace together. The life of Alfred - the only English king ever given the title 'Great' - is perfectly pitched against those turbulent times by means of a vivid narrative and well-drawn illustrations.
Andrew Matthews was an English teacher for many years before becoming a popular children's writer. His book, Dr Monsoon Taggert's Amazing Finishing Academy was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize 1989. He has written several books in the Sparks series for Franklin Watts.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780749643584 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749643587 |
| Title | Alfred the Great |
| Author | Andrew Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2002-04-11 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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