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Referenced as a historical source that describes Edgar's coronation in 973, noting it 'actually describes it twice, once in prose and once in poetry' - indicating its significance as a historical document

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Referenced extensively as the source for the tradition of anointing kings, particularly the narratives of Samuel anointing Saul and David, and Solomon's coronation, which provided the model for Christian coronation rituals

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Referenced as the main primary source for early medieval English history, noted as being commissioned by Alfred himself