Also by Bruce Corbett:
- Bruce Corbett's Speculative Short Stories
- Alfred the Great; Young Edward
- Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Journey Home.
- Alfred the Great; King's Revenge
- Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Gretchen, Future Princess.
- Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Warrior of the King.
- Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Southern Journey.
- Shades of Pocahontas.
- Vuorra: Sticks & Stones
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Alfred the Great; Viking Invasion
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Published: April 14, 2012
Words: 92,393 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476023038
Short description
When the leader of the Great Army invades Wessex in early winter, he nearly succeeds in Capturing Alfred and destroying the last independent Saxon kingdom in Britain. King Alfred hides in the forest, until he finds a base deep in the fastness of a marsh. Spring finds his men rallying to his banner, and eventually Alfred defeats the Viking king. Britain is saved.Extended description
The Great Army of the Danes invades Wessex, and, after two sieges, Alfred forces King Guthrum to agree to withdraw. When the leader of the GreatArmy breaks his word and invades Wessex in early winter, he nearly succeeds in Capturing Alfred and destroying the last independent Saxon kingdom in Britain. King Alfred hides in the forest, until he finds a base deep in the fastness of a marsh. From there he starts to strike back. He deals with the traitors within, and sends the word for his fyrd to gather in when winter ends. Spring finds his men rallying to his banner, and Alfred defeats the Danes. Britain is saved.
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saxon invasions, saxon warriors, wessex, war adventure, viking battles, alfred the great, viking history, england historical, vikings england, saxon king, war action, 9th century britainAvailable ebook reading formats
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