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1066: the battle for England | 1. Vikings, Normans and rebellious Anglo-Saxons

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The Turmoil of English Nobility Under Scandinavian Rule

This chapter chronicles the dire circumstances faced by the English nobility during the reign of Knut and his sons, including brutal consequences and political treachery. It also highlights the emergence of figures like Erle Godwin, who maneuvered through the changing power dynamics to secure their statuses.

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