ABSTRACT
This chapter considers the role played by Alfred the Great in the establishment of English in the non-Danelaw parts of ninth-century England. It considers aspects of his life, including his battles against the invading Vikings. It focuses particularly on his efforts to have English taught in schools, such that all citizens of a certain social status would be able to communicate in the language. His own translations from Latin are also discussed and his encouragement of authors to produce works in English.
