Guthrum said he would leave Wessex
because of Alfred keep some of the
important Vikings as the hostage
Guthrum was made a Christian. Danelaw was
established
Alfred was now the real ruler of England outside Danish lands.
Defending the kingdoms
Burhs- fortified towns (espec. around Wessex, Roman walls used if poss.)
Army- (fyrd) reorganized and always ready for action
Navy- A new fleet built to counter the Vikings at sea.
"Englands schoolmaster"
Alfred learned to read and write, in English and latin at aged nearly 40
Set up schools for sons and nobles
Translated books from Latin to
'Englic' (the Anglo Saxon which
was mainly a spoken language)
including Beds History
A keen historian
Started the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, a kind of a
diary in years rather than days. From Alfreds time
onwards it is very detailed; before his time it is
rather sketchy. The A-S C was kept by monks in
monasteries around England. (One goes up to 1154)
He wanted his people to know
who they were and where they
came from.
Lawgiver
Alfred the lawgiver is
remembered through his
book of Doom (law)
He took the most Laws from the
other kingdoms and used them
for Wessex for the Protection of
his people
Alfred is thought of as a hero of the christian church
Built many fine buildings churches, monasteries and royal halls. Led
well through his Christian example