The British History Podcast

373 – The First King

Jun 5, 2021
Earl AElfgar's difficulties in governing East Anglia, contrasting personalities of Harold Godwinson and Tostig, Elfgar's alliance with King Griffith, King Griffith's campaign into England, the invasion of Herrafordshire, and the defense of Harraford against King Gruffeth and Earl Elfgar.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Contrasting Brothers and Tensions in the English Court
02:12 • 3min
3
Elfgar's Alliance with King Griffith
05:05 • 9min
4
King Griffith's Alliance and Army Challenges
13:44 • 7min
5
The Invasion of Herrafordshire
20:36 • 8min
6
The Defense of Harraford
28:30 • 14min