115 – Maserfield: Blood Makes The Grass Grow
The British History Podcast
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Power Struggle in Mercia: Penda vs. Aoa
This chapter delves into the theories surrounding the power struggle between Penda and Aoa in Mercia. It explores Bead's ambiguous account of Aoa's death and how it leads scholars to believe in an internal war within Mercia. The chapter also discusses the rise of Penda and his resistance to Christianity amidst its rapid spread in Britain.
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