Short term significance

• How did Alfred get the Anglos to fight for him?


  Claimed he’s against Heathen vikings, & a defender of Christianity
• Which battle did he defeat the vikings? What was the impact afterwards?

  Battle of Edington, forced Guthrum (Viking leader) agree to peace terms.
• How did England’s defences strengthen from 880s?


  Built fortresses and burhs
• How did England’s anglo-Saxons view Alfred


  As their ‘overlord’
• Why did Alfred built the English law code?


  To defend the weak