England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest

Alfred the Great: Builder of Institutions (1x16)

Air date: Jan 28, 2022

Continue your study of Alfred the Great, who in addition to being a great military leader also tended to the spiritual and intellectual well-being of his people. Review Alfred’s efforts at educating the populace, and then watch as he tries to extend the power of Wessex and position himself as the English Charlemagne.