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Alfred’s Alphabet: How King Alfred Preserved Old English
Episode 122
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
Description
Explore how King Alfred of Wessex turned Latin texts into vernacular Old English, establishing a written standard that would echo through centuries. From schoolhouses to the Anglo‑Saxon Chronicle, discover how his linguistic reforms set the stage for modern Standard English.
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