I thought it was commissioned by Alfred, but when I was reading Asser’s Life of King Alfred, there is no mention of it. I must have assumed it from the TV series too.
So now I’m doubting myself. I’ve left it ambiguous, until I come across some solid evidence.
Just curious -- in the Last Kingdom Netflix series, it's said that King Alfred himself wrote his story/commissioned it to be written. Is this actually true, or was the written record purely the doing of Asser the Welsh cleric?
Is this text the full entry of this part of series, or do you have to pay subscribe?
No, this is just the introduction. I’m laying out the theme. This could be quite a long series.
Where will it appear?
On this newsletter 👍🏽 It’ll be free. I was thinking that if it goes down well, I’ll turn it into a book 🤔
Thank you for possibly turning it into a real book, as opposed to a costly paid subscription.
I thought it was commissioned by Alfred, but when I was reading Asser’s Life of King Alfred, there is no mention of it. I must have assumed it from the TV series too.
So now I’m doubting myself. I’ve left it ambiguous, until I come across some solid evidence.
That Netflix series was very good. 🙌
Look forward to learning more.
Just curious -- in the Last Kingdom Netflix series, it's said that King Alfred himself wrote his story/commissioned it to be written. Is this actually true, or was the written record purely the doing of Asser the Welsh cleric?