The British History Podcast

212 – Alfred the Last AEtheling

Aug 12, 2016
The ongoing conflict between the House of Wessex and the invading army of Danes, Alfred's battles and legitimacy, dire situations faced by Wessex and Reading, the precarious position of King Alfred of Wessex
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Swinborg Agreement and Uncertain Succession
01:57 • 3min
3
Alfred's Battles, Praise, and Legitimacy
05:01 • 2min
4
Dire Situations and Uncertain Futures
07:26 • 11min
5
The Precarious Position of King Alfred
18:50 • 12min