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Life of Alfred the Great

Life of Alfred the Great

Explore the remarkable journey of King Alfred the Great, a pivotal figure in the history of England, through this captivating podcast. Each episode invites listeners to delve into the themes of leadership, resilience, and the struggle for unity in a time marked by conflict and division. As we examine the historical context surrounding Alfred's reign, we uncover the rich tapestry of challenges he faced, from Viking invasions to internal strife, and how his vision shaped the future of a nation. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the complexities of his life and legacy. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you'll discover diverse narratives that illuminate the multifaceted nature of this iconic ruler. Join us on this auditory journey as we bring to light the lessons and inspirations drawn from the life of Alfred, encouraging a deeper understanding of history and its relevance today.This show includes AI-generated content.

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St. Francis of Assisi-G. K. Chesterton 4 hr 50 min 36 sec
Saga of the Greenlanders (Reeves Translation)-Unknown 1 hr 8 min
Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson 1 hr 46 min 33 sec
Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century-Edwin Benson 2 hr 19 min 31 sec
Henry the Fifth-Alfred John Church 4 hr 36 min 16 sec
Vikings-Allen Mawer 4 hr 45 sec
Fathers of Biology-Charles McRae 1 hr 46 min 59 sec
Annie Oakley, Woman at Arms-Courtney Ryley Cooper 5 hr 44 min 53 sec
Day With Great Poets-May Gillington Byron 7 hr 59 min 28 sec
Houses of Lancaster and York with the Conquest and Loss of France-James Gairdner 8 hr 45 min 30 sec
Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea-Laura E. Howe Richards 3 hr 23 min 40 sec
Famous Men of the Middle Ages-John Henry Haaren, Addison B. Poland 4 hr 40 min 28 sec
Royal Son and Mother-Pauline von Hügel 1 hr 29 min 13 sec
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 1-Niccolò Machiavelli 8 hr 52 min 54 sec
King Alfred of England-Jacob Abbott 5 hr 1 min 31 sec
History of the Middle Ages-Dana Carleton Munro 6 hr 41 min 36 sec
Beginning of the Middle Ages-Richard William Church 7 hr 38 min 5 sec
Prelude-William Wordsworth 7 hr 55 min 39 sec
Guelphs and Ghibellines A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409-Oscar Browning 6 hr 43 min 28 sec
England In The Middle Ages-Elizabeth O'Neill 3 hr 12 min 19 sec
Life and Death of Cardinal Wolsey-George Cavendish 8 hr 11 min 1 sec
Memoirs of a Revolutionist, Vol. 2-Peter Kropotkin 9 hr 9 min 43 sec
Henry the Seventh-James Gairdner 5 hr 36 min 17 sec
Sir Titus Salt, Baronet, His Life and Its Lessons-Robert Balgarnie 9 hr 2 min
Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 2-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus 8 hr 55 min 1 sec
Philip Augustus-William Holden Hutton 7 hr 40 min 45 sec
Life of Charlemagne-Notker the Stammerer 2 hr 36 min 4 sec
Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison-James E. Seaver 5 hr 2 min 5 sec
Finding a Way Out An Autobiography-Robert R. Moton 6 hr 13 min 19 sec
Phillips Brooks-Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe 2 hr 7 min 4 sec
Short History of Scotland-Andrew Lang 8 hr 25 min 18 sec
Minor Works of Josephus-Flavius Josephus 7 hr 17 min 10 sec
King and Baronage (A.D. 1135-1327)-William Holden Hutton 3 hr 58 min 9 sec
Short Description of Torre Abbey-Hugh Robert Watkin 1 hr 39 min 1 sec
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation-Johan Huizinga 7 hr 55 min 14 sec
Life of Charlemagne (Einhard)-Einhard 1 hr 14 min 20 sec
Central Period of the Middle Age 918-1273-Beatrice A. Lees 8 hr 18 min 8 sec
Story of My Boyhood and Youth-John Muir 5 hr 25 min 42 sec
Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor-Elizabeth L. Gebhard 7 hr 30 min 45 sec
Life of Charles G. Finney-Aaron Merritt Hills 7 hr 23 min 13 sec
Hildebrand and his Times-William Richard Ward Stephens 7 hr 1 min 13 sec
Alfred the Great-A. E. McKilliam 4 hr 29 min 54 sec
Crusades-George William Cox 7 hr 35 min 44 sec
Wars of the Roses 1377-1471-Robert Balmain Mowat 9 hr 35 min 5 sec
Saga of Erik the Red (Reeves Translation)-Unknown 1 hr 26 min 7 sec
Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace-John M. Burke 7 hr 13 min 47 sec
Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland-Frances Alice Forbes 2 hr 23 min 12 sec
George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albania, Books 1–3-Marin Barleti, Jacques de Lavardin 3 hr 7 min 17 sec
Glimpses of the Dark Ages-Anonymous 4 hr 59 min 41 sec
Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury-Julia Mary Cartwright 3 hr 41 min 5 sec
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 2-Niccolò Machiavelli 8 hr 12 min 42 sec
Life of Alfred the Great - Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 2 hr 17 min 14 sec
Book of Concord Preface - Unknown 52 min 57 sec
Cabbages and Kings - O Henry 6 hr 25 min 4 sec
England In The Middle Ages-Elizabeth O'Neill 3 hr 12 min 19 sec
Life of Alfred the Great - Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 2 hr 17 min 14 sec
Saga of Erik the Red (Reeves Translation)-Unknown 1 hr 26 min 7 sec
Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson 1 hr 46 min 33 sec
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation-Johan Huizinga 7 hr 55 min 14 sec
Vikings-Allen Mawer 4 hr 45 sec
Short History of England-G. K. Chesterton 6 hr 50 min 58 sec
History of England In Words of One Syllable-Helen W. Pierson 4 hr 20 min 59 sec
Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 2-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus 8 hr 55 min 1 sec
Ruins and Old Trees-Mary Roberts 6 hr 28 min 13 sec
Life of Charlemagne-Notker the Stammerer 2 hr 36 min 4 sec
Auguste Rodin-Rainer Maria Rilke 1 hr 52 min 55 sec
Life of Alfred the Great-Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 2 hr 17 min 14 sec
Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius 4 hr 47 min 48 sec
From Alien To Citizen-Edward A. Steiner 6 hr 42 min 46 sec
Narrative of Sojourner Truth (version 2)-Olive Gilbert, Sojourner Truth 3 hr 58 min 23 sec
Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages-Maurice de Wulf 8 hr 18 min 41 sec
Henry the Fifth-Alfred John Church 4 hr 36 min 16 sec
Autobiography of a Newspaper Girl-Elizabeth L. Banks 9 hr 25 min 11 sec
Cardinal Wolsey-Mandell Creighton 7 hr 30 min 52 sec
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03 - Life of Alfred the Great by Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 22 min 57 sec
02 - Life of Alfred the Great by Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 20 min 1 sec
01 - Life of Alfred the Great by Bishop of Sherbourne Asser 2 min 46 sec

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