Publisher's Synopsis
GreatThe Anglo-Saxon Version, From The Historian Orosius: Together With An English Translation From The Anglo-Saxon (1773) is a book by Alfred the Great that provides a translation of the Anglo-Saxon version of the historian Orosius' work. This book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the Anglo-Saxon period of English history. The book includes both the original Anglo-Saxon text and an English translation, making it accessible to readers who may not be familiar with the language. The book also includes a preface by Alfred the Great, in which he discusses his reasons for undertaking the translation and his methods for doing so. This book is an important work in the history of English literature and language, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.