What was the importance of literacy and learning to Alfred’s rule?

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Engraving depicting King Alfred seated and holding a book while visiting a monastery school, surrounded by monks and children standing in rows.

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What was the importance of literacy and learning to Alfred’s rule?

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Engraving depicting King Alfred seated and holding a book while visiting a monastery school, surrounded by monks and children standing in rows.

Alfred visiting a monastery school

Alfred visiting a monastery school.

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