Cassell's History of England, Vol. 1 (of 8) From the Roman Invasion to the Wars of the Roses
CHAPTER V.
THE DANISH INVASIONS AND THE REIGN OF ALFRED.
Character of the Invaders--Reign of Ethelwulf--Reigns of Ethelbald and Ethelbert--The Conquest of East Anglia--Battles near Reading--The Accession of Alfred--The Extinction of the Kingdom of Mercia--The Invasion of Wessex--The Year 878--Alfred at Athelney--Death of Hubba--Victory of Alfred and the Treaty of Wedmore--Renewal of the War--Alfred's fleet--Expeditions of Hastings--Remainder of the Reign--Character of Alfred--His Rules of Life--His Legislation--Encouragement of Learning 38