233 – Alfred’s Powerplay and the Restructuring of Wessex
The British History Podcast
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Alfred the Great's Reforms and the Transformation of Wessex
This chapter discusses how Alfred the Great implemented reforms in Wessex, including the construction of fortified settlements called 'burrs', to strengthen the region's defense against Scandinavian raiders. It explores the immense scale of this construction project and its impact on Alfred's political power.
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