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The History of Britain by John Milton ~ Full Audiobook [history]

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Alfred's Victory at Ethandune

This chapter discusses Alfred's strategic battle against the Danish power at Ethandune, where he successfully drives them to flight and takes their castle within fourteen days. It also mentions how Alfred gains valuable intelligence by disguising himself as a fiddler and infiltrating the Danish camp. The chapter concludes with the Danes offering renewed oaths to depart from the kingdom and their king willingly receiving baptism.

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