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246 – The Hard Edge of Soft Power

The British History Podcast

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Land Charters and Women in Power

Exploring the use of land charters as primary sources to understand power dynamics in historical events, with a focus on Athleflad and her marriage to Athlered of Mercia. Also analyzing the cultural approach to women in power in Wessex and speculating on Athleflad's education and growing influence in Mercia.

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