The British History Podcast 281 – England
Jun 8, 2018
This podcast explores the political tools of AEthelstan, such as marriage alliances and fostering. It discusses the opposition faced by Athlstan, the rise of Yorvik, and the unexpected alliance between Athlstan and King Citric. The consequences of apostasy, the suspicious death of King Citric, and the downfall of Edward and Athlstan's arrangements are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Bishop's Opposition and Athlstan's Strategy
02:10 • 2min
The Troubled History of Northumbria and the Rise of Yorvik
04:13 • 3min
The Unexpected Alliance
07:03 • 5min
The Consequences of Apostasy and the Suspicious Death
11:45 • 2min
The Downfall of Edward's and Athlistan's Arrangements
14:09 • 17min