The British History Podcast

246 – The Hard Edge of Soft Power

Jun 25, 2017
Exploring land charters as primary sources to understand power dynamics in historical events. The story of Athalred, a respected military leader waging war against the Danes. The fierce Battle of Hartford and its consequences. Alfred's plan to trap the Danes and the power of soft power. The siege of Thorney and the aftermath of the attack on Benfleet.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Land Charters and Women in Power
01:45 • 8min
3
Athalred: The Excluded Hero
09:49 • 4min
4
The Battle of Hartford and its Consequences
14:19 • 3min
5
Harvesting and Trapping the Danes
17:19 • 9min
6
The Power of Soft Power and the Siege of Thorney
26:44 • 10min