Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In the annals of English history, the name Alfred the Great resonates with the echoes of valor, wisdom, and resilience. Born in the late 9th century during a time of relentless Viking invasions, Alfred ascended to the throne of Wessex in the year 871, inheriting a kingdom on the brink of collapse. His reign, marked by unwavering determination and strategic brilliance, earned him the epithet "the Great." Alfred's enduring legacy as the saviour of Wessex lies in his remarkable ability to transform adversity into triumph, ultimately preserving the spirit and identity of his kingdom .As the King of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD, Alfred's legacy transcends his time, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, political, and intellectual foundations of England.
Alfred born into royalty would have the enormous task of defending Wessex from the Viking invaders who had already taken the ancient Kingdoms of East-Anglia and Northumbria. The neighbouring Kings were dropping like flies and it would be up to Alfred to defend the Last Saxon Kingdom in England. This is his story.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Chapter 1 - Alfred the Lastborn Son
08:14 Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army
12:16 Chapter 3 - Aethelred the Warrior King
16:04 Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the throne
18:10 Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex
22:59 Chapter 6 - The Fate of England
26:56 Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy
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"Savfk - The Travelling Symphony" is under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
Song : Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer (No Copyright Music)
Video Link:
• [No Copyright Mus...
Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkK...
Track : Myths and Legends (Collection)
Composer: Noonsol
Sources:
The Gesta Danorum:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1150/...
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle:
https://ia601601.us.archive.org/25/it...
#historyprofiles #vikings #thelastkingdom #alfredthegreat #anglosaxons #saxons #englishhistory #vikinghistory
In the annals of English history, the name Alfred the Great resonates with the echoes of valor, wisdom, and resilience. Born in the late 9th century during a time of relentless Viking invasions, Alfred ascended to the throne of Wessex in the year 871, inheriting a kingdom on the brink of collapse. His reign, marked by unwavering determination and strategic brilliance, earned him the epithet "the Great." Alfred's enduring legacy as the saviour of Wessex lies in his remarkable ability to transform adversity into triumph, ultimately preserving the spirit and identity of his kingdom .As the King of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD, Alfred's legacy transcends his time, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, political, and intellectual foundations of England.
Alfred born into royalty would have the enormous task of defending Wessex from the Viking invaders who had already taken the ancient Kingdoms of East-Anglia and Northumbria. The neighbouring Kings were dropping like flies and it would be up to Alfred to defend the Last Saxon Kingdom in England. This is his story.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Chapter 1 - Alfred the Lastborn Son
08:14 Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army
12:16 Chapter 3 - Aethelred the Warrior King
16:04 Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the throne
18:10 Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex
22:59 Chapter 6 - The Fate of England
26:56 Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy
patreon.com/historyprofiles
"Savfk - The Travelling Symphony" is under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
Song : Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer (No Copyright Music)
Video Link:
• [No Copyright Mus...
Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkK...
Track : Myths and Legends (Collection)
Composer: Noonsol
Sources:
The Gesta Danorum:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1150/...
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle:
https://ia601601.us.archive.org/25/it...
#historyprofiles #vikings #thelastkingdom #alfredthegreat #anglosaxons #saxons #englishhistory #vikinghistory
