One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon kings was Alfred, one of the only kings in British history to be called 'Great'. In this episode I narrate his story briefly, in key stages, leading up to the defeat of Vikings by his successors.
00:00 Intro 00:30 Who was King Alfred? 02:35 The Adversity 04:13 The Fight Back 05:36 The Reforms 08:05 Final Pushback against Vikings 09:31 Outro
The Story of King Alfred | History & Myth | TWOM