sentences:  Asser's "Life" omits any mention of internal strife or dissent in Alfred's own reign, though when he mentions that Alfred had to harshly punish those who were slow to obey Alfred's commands to fortify the realm, he makes it clear that Alfred did have to enforce obedience.Asser's life is a one-sided treatment of Alfred, though since Alfred was alive when it was composed, it is unlikely to contain gross errors of fact.In addition to being the primary source for Alfred's life, Asser's work is also a source for other historical periods, where he adds material to his translation of the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle".