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1066: the battle for England | 3. Three kings and three battles

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Harold's Controversial Claim to the Throne

This chapter examines the complex political dynamics in England during Harold's rise to power following Edward the Confessor's death. It highlights Harold's strategic alliances and the critical importance of his crowning ceremony in legitimizing his claim to kingship.

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