418 – God’s Chosen
The British History Podcast
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The Death of William the Conqueror
In 1086, when the Doomsday Book was updated, we see that 10% of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Darbyshire remained wasted. We're talking about a literal decimation. And considering William's army were nearly mutinous on their ride south, I really question whether there was any restraint at all here.
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