Edric the Wild: Resistance and Collaboration

This chapter discusses the climate of fear and silence in England following the Norman conquest, highlighting those who took the risk to oppose the Normans and disappear into the woods. It explores the historical figure named Edric the Wild, his aristocratic background, and his significance during the conquest period. It also delves into the actions of Edric the Wild, his guerrilla campaign against the Norman sheriff, and his alliances with the Welsh kings during the Norman incursion.