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Alfred the Great as a Christian king and national symbol
A review extols Alfred the Great as a rare Christian king whose life fused faith with prudent rule. It admires Hughes’s portrayal of Alfred, notes his war leadership against the Danes, and lauds reforms in law finance and governance while contrasting royal power with democratic ideals.
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Alfred the Great
Alfred
Hughes
Carlyle
Cesar
Mr. Hughes
England
Wantage
Berroc-shire
Berkshire
Ashdown