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The British History Podcast
431 – The Gang Has A Wedding
Oct 27, 2023
The podcast discusses William the Conqueror's challenges in maintaining power, Ralph and Emma's royal wedding, William's incompetence and ruthlessness, the English people's desire for revenge, and a treasonous wedding reception and its consequences.
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- William saw England as a source of wealth for his continental ambitions rather than embracing the culture and people.
- At the height of his power, William faced threats from rival nobles and the French crown, leaving him vulnerable and in need of support.
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William's estrangement from England
William, despite his conquest of England, did not have a strong affinity for the country. He rarely visited and spent only a small amount of time there, seeing England as a source of wealth for his continental ambitions rather than fully integrating with the people and culture.
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