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Episode 73: Possession, Power and Checkmate

The History of English Podcast

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The Interconnections of Possessions and Power

This chapter explores the concept of possessions and power, and how they are interconnected. It discusses the origins of words like 'possession' and 'power' and traces their historical connections. The chapter also examines the relationship between possessions and power in the context of chess and the power struggle between Henry I of England and his brother Robert.

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