The British History Podcast 308 – A Thirst for Reform
Mar 14, 2019
A struggle for dominance in Scandinavia between Harald Greycloak and King Haakon; King Edgar's controversial relationship with the nun Wolfthrith and his desire for ecclesiastical reform; the transformative impact of Abbeau's arrival at Ramsey monastery; the conflicts between old and new minsters controlled by Bishop Athlewald; King Edgar's controversial marriages and royal intrigues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
King Edgar and the Nun: Reform and Controversy
02:22 • 2min
The Impact of Abbeau's Appointment at Ramsey Monastery
04:47 • 5min
King Edgar's Reign: Ecclesiastical Reform and Controversial Relationships
09:28 • 7min
Reforming Minsters and Expanding the Religious War
16:47 • 7min
Controversial Marriages and Royal Intrigue
24:08 • 8min