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The White Horse King

The White Horse King The Life of Alfred the Great

By Benjamin Merkle

Average Blogger Rating: 4.21 Stars

Sometimes the heroes of history are truly worthy of the golden reputations they carry.

King Alfred united Anglo-Saxon England against a Viking invasion, led the English into battle against the Danish hordes, created a renaissance of literature and the arts, reformed the legal system, and set the stage for a revival of Christian worship. But that's not what made him great. Ben Merkle unravels the tale of how a great man came to power during one of the most difficult periods in English history, how he led his nation through them, and how he laid the groundwork for England's coming triumphs on the global stage.

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On 3/15 Michael C. Brown wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin R. Merkle is a great book. I had never heard of Alfred the great before or how he had affected and how his life affects England today. The beginning of the book is a little slow to get into but once you get past that it is a great read. ... A great book about a Great King

Michael C.'s Rating:

4 Stars

On 3/8 Britni Vigil wrote: The White Horse King is a book written about the life of Alfred the Great as he led the kingdoms of Britain in a battle against the vikings and then afterward as "he sparked a literary renaissance, restructured Britain's roadways, revised the legal codes, and revived Christian learning and worship." ... The White Horse King (The Life of Alfred the Great) by Benjamin Merkle

Britni 's Rating:

3 Stars

On 2/26 Janet Rockey wrote: No offense intended to Benjamin Merkle that it took me a couple of months to get through this book. He's an excellent author. I expected a historical fiction novel, but this book is a NON-fiction narrative. I applaud Mr. Merkle for his captivating authorship. An example from Chapter 3 illustrates the ... The White Horse King The Life Of Alfred the Great

Janet's Rating:

5 Stars