The History of English Podcast Episode 48: The Unity of Alfred’s English
Sep 3, 2014
Explore King Alfred's educational reforms and his translation efforts to promote English, including the first documented use of the term 'English'. Discover the impact of his translations on the language, the evolution of words like 'good', and the connections of words derived from 'jugam'. Learn about Alfred's legal reforms and his contributions in preserving Anglo-Saxon culture and language.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Alfred the Great's Reforms in Education
02:33 • 12min
Alfred's Translations and the Emergence of the Term 'English'
14:45 • 3min
Translation of History Books
17:16 • 5min
The Impact of Alfred's Translations
22:23 • 12min
The Evolution of the Word 'Good'
34:14 • 4min
The Etymology and Connections of Words Derived from 'Jugam'
38:37 • 3min
Alfred's Legal Reforms and the Anglo-Saxon Laws
41:36 • 13min