The British History Podcast

241 – Haesten

Apr 27, 2017
Alfred's reaction to a massive Viking fleet, the accuracy of 'The Last Kingdom' TV show, Alfred's fortress and the arrival of Hastin, the threat of the fleet and King Alfred's strategy, negotiations with Hastin and the challenges of reconstructing historical events
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Alfred's Reaction to the Viking Fleet and the Concept of Fate in History
01:45 • 5min
3
Alfred's Fortress and the Arrival of Hastin
06:49 • 3min
4
The Threat of the Fleet and King Alfred's Strategy
10:09 • 5min
5
Negotiations and Baptism
15:12 • 10min