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Medieval Britain

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Collapse of Society and the Rise of Arthurian Legends

This chapter explores the themes of societal collapse in medieval Britain, focusing on the persistence of elite ideas amidst disruptions from war and reduced record keeping. It also examines the appropriation of Arthurian legends by the Normans as a means to legitimize their rule, highlighting the myths' role in shaping cultural identity and historical narratives during challenging times.

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