{"product_id":"king-alfred","title":"King Alfred","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA biography of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex during the Danish invasions. He established hereditary succession as the rule for English monarchy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfred, King of Wessex, faced the darkest hour of his kingdom when Danish invaders threatened to destroy his people. Forced into hiding in a swamp after losing his army, he transformed from a young ruler accused of reckless behavior into a thoughtful leader focused on education and justice. He defeated the Danish leader Guthrum at Edington, secured peace through baptism, and established a system of candles to measure time for his daily schedule. Alfred's efforts to build strong internal structures for his kingdom, rather than focusing solely on conquest, laid the foundation for England's future greatness. His legacy of peace, education, and strong governance endured long after his death.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Raven Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49476302700699,"sku":"DRP-BIO-EBK-KING_ALFRED","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6543\/6827\/files\/56f62395a4bf797e805a86f557fc925e.jpg?v=1788909680","url":"https:\/\/store.desertravenpress.com\/products\/king-alfred","provider":"Desert Raven Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}