First person window
4 stars
John Asser provides a rare first person window into the life and times of 9th century Wessex and the character of the only "Great" King to rule in Britain. He has a task to accomplish, but he doesn't get right to it which is a relief to me. For, in the meandering path he takes to explain the deeds of the Great King are telling moments and appreciated context.
John Asser provides a rare first person window into the life and times of 9th century Wessex and the character of the only "Great" King to rule in Britain. He has a task to accomplish, but he doesn't get right to it which is a relief to me. For, in the meandering path he takes to explain the deeds of the Great King are telling moments and appreciated context.