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186 – Wessex: A story of Myth building, Opportunism, and Annexation

The British History Podcast

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The Disappearance of the King and the Rise of Wessex

This chapter explores the mysterious disappearance of a king and his family, highlighting the lack of information and the perspective of the chroniclers writing from a West Saxon standpoint. It delves into the motivations and strategies behind Wessex's actions, speculating on their manipulation of events in Mercia to gain more control and power.

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