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446 – Death and Taxes

The British History Podcast

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William's Strategic Maneuvers Against Canute IV

This chapter explores William's tense preparations and military strategies in response to King Canute IV's fleet, comparing his actions to those of Alfred the Great. It illustrates the brutal realities of warfare, the challenges of governance amidst rebellion, and William's taxing efforts to bolster his defenses in England.

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