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Queen Emma

Great Lives

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Queen Emma: Navigating Political Turmoil and Power Struggles

This chapter explores Queen Emma's resilience amidst turbulent events in England, from Swain Fortbid's invasion to the succession crisis after Knut's death. It delves into Emma's strategic maneuvers, alliances with church authorities, and the violent fate of her son Alfred, highlighting the complexities of medieval power struggles and royal betrayals.

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