This biography of King Alfred the Great highlights his contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature, law, and education, as well as his military leadership against the Vikings. The appended Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius provides insight into Alfred's interest in history and translation work. A must-read for those interested in medieval English history and literature.
Georg Reinhold Pauli Libri
Georg Reinhold Pauli, spesso conosciuto e pubblicato semplicemente come Reinhold Pauli, fu uno storico tedesco che studiò e scrisse sulla storia inglese.

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Simon De Montfort, the Creator of the House of Commons, Tr. by U.M. Goodwin
- 260pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
This English translation of Georg Reinhold Pauli's biography of Simon de Montfort tells the story of the 13th-century English nobleman who played a pivotal role in the development of parliamentary democracy. De Montfort was a charismatic figure who organized the first directly elected parliament in England and launched a rebellion against King Henry III. Simon de Montfort: The Creator of the House of Commons is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British democracy.