"The Life of King Alfred" is a unique work of source studies, written by the royal priest and friend of the great King of England Alfred the Great - the monk Esser. In this book, we review the life of the great ruler, his accomplishments and victories in the heroic struggle against the Danes and Vikings. Esser describes not only the political activities of the king, but also his cultural activities, educational achievements and influence on the development of English society. This book is an unrivaled source for the study of the history of medieval England and the figure of King Alfred.