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190 – House (of Wessex): Everybody Lies

The British History Podcast

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The Truth Behind the House of Wessex in the Chronicle

This chapter delves into the truth about life in southern Britain for the nobility and explores the significance of being part of the House of Wessex. It discusses the selective reporting in Aser and the Chronicle, highlighting the victories of the House of Wessex but also raising doubts about the peaceful image presented, pointing out dynastic tensions and brewing civil war in the South.

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