The British History Podcast

221 – Alfred and Guthrum: The Price of Peace

Nov 3, 2016
Alfred raises an army to besiege a port town while negotiating with Guthrum. Guthrum's consolidation of power and the dilemma Alfred faces. The devastating consequences of a thick fog on the approaching Viking fleet. The stalemate and resolution of the situation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Negotiating with the Danes
02:33 • 11min
3
Guthrum's Leadership and Alfred's Dilemma
13:29 • 8min
4
The Devastating Consequences of a Thick Fog
21:08 • 1min
5
The Stalemate and Resolution
22:22 • 4min