
Description
Chesterton's epic poem resurrects King Alfred's ninth-century resistance against Viking invasion as a metaphysical battle where Christian civilization itself hangs in balance—written with rollicking verse and genuine theological weight. It's a historical adventure that's simultaneously a meditation on faith, duty, and the ordinary heroism of standing firm.
About the Author
G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton (1874–1936) is a classic author whose works are in the public domain.







