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Episode 48: The Unity of Alfred’s English
Episode 48: The Unity of Alfred’s English
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2014
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Podcast episode
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After defeating the Danes, King Alfred set about reforming the educational system of Wessex. His reforms promoted English to an unprecedented level. His reforms required the translation of many texts from Latin to English, and Alfred himself assisted with those … Continue reading →
Released:
Sep 3, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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