The British History Podcast 297 – The Hundreds and the Wapentakes
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Nov 10, 2018 Explore the impact of a royal murder on the lives of nobility and the general population. Learn about the challenges of communication and administration in King Alfred's time. Discover the transformation of Wessex through the establishment of burrs. Discuss the changes in governance and legal matters during Edward's reign. Dive into the expansion of England's territory and the shift in governance under Alfred's grandsons.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenges of Communication and Administration in the Time of King Alfred
04:03 • 5min
The Transformation of Wessex: The Establishment of Burrs and the Changes to Daily Life
09:04 • 8min
Changes in Governance and Legal Matters during the Reign of Edward
16:51 • 1min
Expansion of Territory and Governance
18:07 • 8min