Sujet
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Légende
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). After coming to the throne in 871, much of Alfred's (849-899) reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders. After Alfred defeated them at Edington, Wiltshire, in 878, England was divided in half, with the south-western part in the hands of the Saxons, and the north-eastern portion, the Danelaw, administered by the Danes. War broke out again in the 890s, but by 897 the Danes had been defeated.
Historica Graphica Collection
Date
1815
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D59_498
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
60,3Mo (3,4Mo) / 31,7cm x 47,7cm / 3743 x 5631 (300dpi)