1066: the battle for England | 2. The power behind the Anglo-Saxon throne
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The Godwin Family and the Struggle for the Throne
This chapter examines the political landscape after the death of Edward the Confessor, focusing on the rise of the Godwin family and their influence over royal succession in 1066. It highlights the power struggles, the marginalized claims of Edgar Efling, and the complexities surrounding kingship in this pivotal moment in Anglo-Saxon history.
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