The Strategic Marriages and Massacres of King Æthelred

This chapter discusses the strategic significance of King Æthelred's marriage to Emma of Normandy and the St. Bryce estate massacre during his reign. It explores archaeological discoveries of mass graves in Weymouth and Oxford, potentially linked to Scandinavian raiding groups. The chapter also covers the succession of Knute as the King of England and the challenges faced by Ethelred during his tumultuous reign.