The Anglo-Saxon army defeated the Vikings ... He is still the only English king to be given the title ‘Great’. Alfred was in his early 20s when he became king in 871 and the defining challenge ...

I built great forts known as burghs Cared for my ... It also marks the low-point in the fortunes of Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons. Alfred gathers his strength and defeats Guthrum at the Battle ...

Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age England from Bede to Alfred the Great' to 'Early mediaeval England from Bede to Alfred the Great.' ...