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In Our Time

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The Failure of Edward the Confessor

In some ways Edward the Confessor comes to the throne ruling in those same structures. His sails are full of Anglo-Danish air, as Edward come to the throne. But I think if we go back to the failure issue, I think the failure is shown by what happens after he dies. And you end up with virtual civil war. Too many children. Too many sons by too many different wives.

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