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Harold Godwinson: The Last Anglo-Saxon King

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Coronation and the Quest for Legitimacy

The chapter delves into Harold's coronation in Westminster, discussing its departure from tradition and the desperation for legitimacy, along with the establishment of coronation as vital for monarchs. It explores the idea of might making right in Harold's claim to the English throne and discusses alternative strategies he could have pursued.

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