Unrest and Revolts in a Crisis-Torn Kingdom

This chapter explores the turmoil in England marked by famine, peasant revolts, and the threat of invasion by King Knut IV of Denmark. It delves into the dissatisfaction among conscripts, discontent over kingdom changes, and the aftermath of failed conquests that lead to regicide and further unrest. The narrative follows the challenges faced by King Olaf in a crisis-ridden kingdom, climate-induced hardships, and the repercussions of regicide on the peasants and the efforts to restore stability.