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The early history of England was characterized by instability, disorder and uncertainty. The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex was the first formation of the modern idea of England, and in its early years it faced threats not only from the neighboring kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria, but also from the Danes, or the Vikings as they would become known. One of the most influential kings of this kingdom was Alfred the Great, whose legacy led to the formation of England. Early History of the Kingdom of Wessex It is believed that the Kingdom of Wessex began from two settlements. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the first was founded by Cerdic and his son (or grandson) Cynric. They arrived in Hampshire in
