THE KINGDOM OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899

This is a human, as well as a military story: how a king demonstrated his right to rule was important. Alfred sought to secure the succession on his son Edward, who led his own forces as a young man in the 890s. The greatest challenge facing Alfred arose from his own kin, centered deep in the heart of ancient Wessex. Photos, some in color.