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The Life of King Alfred

by Asser, Bishop of Sherborne ...

It the time of my twentieth birthday a very sad thing happened, my father died. His will read and executed made me comfortably fixed for the rest of my life. I decided to go east and look that part of the country over, and summarily took up my abode at an apartment hotel in Baltimore. I did not expect to stay there long, but an adventure plus inter- national complications changed my plans. I was ... Read more

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It the time of my twentieth birthday a very sad thing happened, my father died. His will read and executed made me comfortably fixed for the rest of my life. I decided to go east and look that part of the country over, and summarily took up my abode at an apartment hotel in Baltimore. I did not expect to stay there long, but an adventure plus inter- national complications changed my plans. I was
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Alfred the Great

Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources

by Asser, Simon Keynes, Michael Lapidge ...

Translated by Simon Keynes, Michael Lapidge ...

Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life, ... Read more

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Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life,
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Asser's Life of King Alfred

Enriched edition. The Legacy of a Great Monarch: Insights into early medieval England through a detailed biography

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Translated by Albert S. Cook ...

Asser's Life of King Alfred is a seminal work that intricately weaves biography with historiography, providing a vivid portrait of one of England's most revered monarchs. Written in Latin by Asser, a Welsh monk and scholar, the text employs a blend of hagiography and secular history to frame Alfred as a model ruler whose virtues and wisdom were pivotal in the formation of a united England. Rich in ... Read more

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Asser's Life of King Alfred is a seminal work that intricately weaves biography with historiography, providing a vivid portrait of one of England's most revered monarchs. Written in Latin by Asser, a Welsh monk and scholar, the text employs a blend of hagiography and secular history to frame Alfred as a model ruler whose virtues and wisdom were pivotal in the formation of a united England. Rich in
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Asser's Life of King Alfred

A Medieval Latin Portrait of Alfred the Great, Viking Wars, Christian Kingship, and Learning as Statecraft

by John Asser ...

Translated by Albert S. Cook ...

Asser's *Life of King Alfred* is the principal near-contemporary biography of Alfred the Great and a foundational work of Anglo-Saxon historical writing. Composed in Latin, it combines royal panegyric, political narrative, anecdote, biblical allusion, and moral instruction, presenting Alfred's illnesses, education, military struggles, administrative reforms, and patronage of learning as elements ... Read more

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Asser's *Life of King Alfred* is the principal near-contemporary biography of Alfred the Great and a foundational work of Anglo-Saxon historical writing. Composed in Latin, it combines royal panegyric, political narrative, anecdote, biblical allusion, and moral instruction, presenting Alfred's illnesses, education, military struggles, administrative reforms, and patronage of learning as elements
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The Life of King Alfred

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One of the most important sources of information on Alfred the Great (King of Wessex from 871 to 899) is Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". Asser was a Welsh monk who accepted a position in the court of King Alfred around 886. His work is both a translation of part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (for the years 851-887), as well as eyewitness accounts and opinions of Alfred's kingship. Although the ... Read more

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One of the most important sources of information on Alfred the Great (King of Wessex from 871 to 899) is Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". Asser was a Welsh monk who accepted a position in the court of King Alfred around 886. His work is both a translation of part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (for the years 851-887), as well as eyewitness accounts and opinions of Alfred's kingship. Although the
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Asser's Life of King Alfred

by Asser ...

Translated by Albert S. Cook ...

Alfred the Great (848 - 899) was a king in West Saxon and then the first king of the Anglo-Saxons, king of Britain. He spent his early career fighting Viking invasions, until in 878 he won a decisive victory against them, and then personally oversaw the conversion of the Viking leader to Christianity. He left a legacy for being gracious, rational, peaceable, and generally working to improve the ... Read more

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Alfred the Great (848 - 899) was a king in West Saxon and then the first king of the Anglo-Saxons, king of Britain. He spent his early career fighting Viking invasions, until in 878 he won a decisive victory against them, and then personally oversaw the conversion of the Viking leader to Christianity. He left a legacy for being gracious, rational, peaceable, and generally working to improve the
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The Life of King Alfred by Asser (Delphi Classics)

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Series Book 7 - Medieval Library
Asser was a late ninth century Welsh monk, who is chiefly remembered as the friend, counsellor and biographer of Alfred the Great. Composed in Latin, ‘The Life of King Alfred’ follows his career from birth to accession in 871, describing in detail Alfred’s reign and his wars. It provides a revealing account of one of the greatest medieval kings, who sought to revive religion and learning in his ... Read more

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Asser was a late ninth century Welsh monk, who is chiefly remembered as the friend, counsellor and biographer of Alfred the Great. Composed in Latin, ‘The Life of King Alfred’ follows his career from birth to accession in 871, describing in detail Alfred’s reign and his wars. It provides a revealing account of one of the greatest medieval kings, who sought to revive religion and learning in his
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International Law - Volume III

Legal Aspects of the Use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes

Edited by Jonathan L. Black-Branch, Dieter Fleck ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This third volume of the book series on Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International Law focuses on the development and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes within a contemporary global context, an interdependent characteristic of the Non-Proliferation Treaty along with disarmament and non-proliferation. The scholarly contributions in this volume explore this interrelationship, considering ... Read more

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This third volume of the book series on Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International Law focuses on the development and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes within a contemporary global context, an interdependent characteristic of the Non-Proliferation Treaty along with disarmament and non-proliferation. The scholarly contributions in this volume explore this interrelationship, considering
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Ecocide: Criminalising Serious Harm against the Environment

Edited by Laura Burgers, Merle Kooijman, Stavros Evdokimos Pantazopoulos, Christophe Paulussen ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book explores the concept of ecocide and critically assesses how the criminalisation of serious harm against the environment fits within international criminal law broadly construed. To this end, the book’s chapters address four key questions: what constitutes ecocide, how can it be prosecuted, where should it be prosecuted, and who are its perpetrators and victims? In addition to more ... Read more

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This book explores the concept of ecocide and critically assesses how the criminalisation of serious harm against the environment fits within international criminal law broadly construed. To this end, the book’s chapters address four key questions: what constitutes ecocide, how can it be prosecuted, where should it be prosecuted, and who are its perpetrators and victims? In addition to more
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Leading Cases in Sports Law

Edited by Jack Anderson ...

Series series ASSER International Sports Law Series
This book accounts for over 25 of the most influential cases in international sports law, as written by some of the leading authorities in the area. Authors from Europe, the United States, Australia, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand trace the evolution of this emerging discipline of law through an analysis of individual cases, as discussed under a number of key debates and themes in ... Read more

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This book accounts for over 25 of the most influential cases in international sports law, as written by some of the leading authorities in the area. Authors from Europe, the United States, Australia, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand trace the evolution of this emerging discipline of law through an analysis of individual cases, as discussed under a number of key debates and themes in
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Services of General (Economic) Interest and EU Law

State of Play and Current Challenges

Edited by Narine Ghazaryan, Johan van de Gronden, Simon Tans, Marc Veenbrink ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book is a follow-up to The Changing Legal Framework for Services of General Interest in Europe — Between Competition and Solidarity. The contributions in the current book take stock of the developments regarding such services. Furthermore, key concepts and principles relevant to contemporary issues are explored.Confirming the significance of Services of General Interest (SGIs) in EU law, the ... Read more

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This book is a follow-up to The Changing Legal Framework for Services of General Interest in Europe — Between Competition and Solidarity. The contributions in the current book take stock of the developments regarding such services. Furthermore, key concepts and principles relevant to contemporary issues are explored.Confirming the significance of Services of General Interest (SGIs) in EU law, the
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Nuclear Law

The Global Debate

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This open access book traces the journey of nuclear law: its origins, how it has developed, where it is now, and where it is headed. As a discipline, this highly specialized body of law makes it possible for us to benefit from the life-saving applications of nuclear science and technology, including diagnosing cancer as well as avoiding and mitigating the effects of climate change. This book seeks ... Read more

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This open access book traces the journey of nuclear law: its origins, how it has developed, where it is now, and where it is headed. As a discipline, this highly specialized body of law makes it possible for us to benefit from the life-saving applications of nuclear science and technology, including diagnosing cancer as well as avoiding and mitigating the effects of climate change. This book seeks
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