Alfred the Great was the seventh-century Saxon King of Wessex whowith the aid of God and the Virgin Marydefended his land against the Vikings. Incorporating fact and legend, Chestertons epic 1911 poem narrates Alfreds exploits on the battlefield. It may have provided inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings.
| ISBN: | 9781411445468 |
| Publication date: | 22nd February 2011 |
| Author: | Chesterton, G. K. |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |