Alfred The Great: The Dark Age King Who Defeated The Vikings

King Alfred of Wessex faced a crisis in 878 AD when a mounted force of Danes crossed into Wessex, catching him defenseless while his army had been disbanded. Despite the initial defeat, King Alfred was not finished. Alfred vowed to return victorious, earning the nickname Alfred the Great for his qualities of restraint, loyalty, generosity, chastity, and continence. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits Discover the past on History Hit with adfree exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by worldrenowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50 off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: , AbsoluteHistory