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186 – Wessex: A story of Myth building, Opportunism, and Annexation

The British History Podcast

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The Collapse of Mercians and the Mysterious Succession

This chapter explores the collapse of the Mercians under King Berthwulf, the disappearance of Prince Burtfreth and his brothers, and the subsequent succession to the throne, raising questions about the new king Burgred and a possible coup.

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