King Alfred the Great can, in many ways, be considered one of the greatest rulers of England. His defeat of the Danes, unification of England, many successful reforms and insistence upon the restoration of ecclesiastical culture are the result of his superior leadership and command. The epithet, "The Great," attached to his name by writers of the sixteenth century and given to no other English king is another reflection of the kind of ruler he …showed first 75 words of 1836 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1836 total…of an educational system showed that Alfred was not completely focused on combat but rather on the well being of his kingdom. By having an educated clergy as well as a knowledgeable upper class, his kingdom would be able to advance. All of Alfred's successes are legendary. He gained the epithet "The Great" because of his superior leadership and command. As a warrior, scholar, and statesman, Alfred is among the greatest leaders of English history.