King Alfred: Was he really all that 'Great'?

'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages - Episode 27
A look at King Alfred of Wessex (871-899), the only English king to be called "the Great." In this episode, Richard gives an overview of Alfred's reign and accomplishments and explains why the Victorians thought he was great --and why Richard does as well.
The host of 'tis but a scratch is Richard Abels, a professor emeritus of history at the United States Naval Academy, Richard is a specialist in the military and political institutions of Anglo-Saxon England. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.
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Intro and exit music are by Alexander Nakarada

[@Prudenthermit]

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[@stephena1196]

Yes, that was really interesting and entertaining.

[@johnk1529]

There are better Alfreds out there.

[@stephena1196]

You mean like Alfred Hitchcock? No doubt he made a better film director, but I'm not convinced he would have fared better against the Danes.

[@AndersonNSilva-mw7kl]

No, he was neither Great, nor King, nor an Alfred.