891CoinageAlfred the Great
Alfred's coinage supports royal authority and expresses his kingship across territories under his control.
Historical records for England in 891, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Alfred's coinage supports royal authority and expresses his kingship across territories under his control.
Alfred issues a law code combining Christian teaching, earlier English law and royal authority.
Alfred strengthens royal administration through written law, trained officials and closer supervision of local justice.
Alfred's law code reinforces loyalty to the king and punishes betrayal of lordship and public order.
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