The British History Podcast 342 – King Cnut of Denmark and England
Feb 14, 2020
Contrasting historical accounts of King Cnut, the transition from the Age of Athelred to the Age of Knute, the influence of climate change on England's prosperity, Knute's interest in Denmark's fertile land, and his rivals and alliances.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Contrasting Accounts of King Cnut: Fact vs Fiction
02:14 • 5min
The Transition from the Age of Athelred to the Age of Knute and the Influence of Climate Change
06:59 • 3min
The Agricultural and Strategic Significance of Knute's Interest in Denmark
09:34 • 3min
Knut's Rivals and Alliances
12:05 • 17min