The Chain Reaction of Mutiny and Disloyalty

Explore the chain reaction of events that led to the significant problem of mutiny and disloyalty faced by the Anglo-Saxons during this period, including the pre-existing raiding culture, provocative actions by leaders, and the hiring of bands by self-interested nobles. Discover the vulnerability of the Anglo-Saxon nobility and the dilemma faced by King Athelred in dealing with a massive Viking encampment.