The Troubled Reign of Queen Aydber

This chapter discusses the story of Queen Aydber, her exile, and her writings that focused on the greatness of the house of Wessex. It explores the demotion of women in Wessex compared to Mercia, changes in naming culture, and the shift towards a more transactional relationship between the nobility and their subjects.

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