The Kingdom of Wessex and the Birth of England

A statue of Alfred the Great in Winchester. Descended from a long line of kings of the Kingdom of Wessex, Alfred the Great was the son of King Aethelwulf of Wessex. Source: Tony Baggett / Adobe Stock

The early history of England was characterized by instability, disorder and uncertainty.

Source: Ancient Origins

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