King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon Version of the Compendious History of the World by Orosius is a historical text translated by Joseph Bosworth. The book is a version of the Compendious History of the World, originally written by the Roman historian Paulus Orosius in the 5th century. King Alfred, the Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex, commissioned the translation of the text into Old English in the 9th century.The book provides a history of the world from the creation of the universe to the 5th century. It covers the rise and fall of various empires, including the Roman Empire, and also includes accounts of significant events such as the Trojan War and the life of Alexander the Great. The book also includes a discussion of the nature of time and the concept of eternity.The translation by Bosworth is considered to be one of the most accurate and readable versions of the text. The book is an important historical document, providing insight into the worldview and cultural values of the Anglo-Saxon people, as well as their understanding of the wider world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.