Episode 60: Danes, Death and Taxes
The History of English Podcast
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London's History: Viking Raids and Reclamation
This chapter explores the history of the city of London during the Anglo-Saxon period, discussing its decline and Viking raids, as well as its eventual reclamation by Alfred the Great. It also examines the growth of London during the Anglo-Saxon Golden Age and its influence on the English language.
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