The Second Norman Conquest
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Edward I's Military Recruitment Strategies in the North
This chapter explores the military strategies of Edward I in his campaigns against Wales and Scotland, particularly his recruitment of soldiers from sparsely populated northern England. It highlights how he leveraged the political landscape of regions like Cumberland and Westmoreland to bolster his forces while illustrating the complexities of his connection to these territories.
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