Athelstan's Triumph and Royal Alliances

This chapter explores King Athelstan's success in defeating Scandinavian kings, attracting foreign princes through marriage and lavish gifts. It delves into a feast held in recently conquered Yorvik, discussing the significance of the location and the dynamics between Anglo-Saxons and Scandinavians. The chapter also examines Athelstan's adeptness in dealing with pirates and Viking attacks, as well as the brewing crisis in Germany and the proposed alliance between Athelstan and Henry the Fowler.