The British History Podcast 429 – Power Brokers and Power Breakers
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Sep 27, 2023 The podcast explores the reign of King Malcolm Canmore in Scotland and his marriage to Margaret, sister of Edgar the Athling. It discusses William's worries about Scotland as a sanctuary for English nobles and his decision to gather a formidable army. The podcast also delves into controversies over clergy celibacy and power struggles within the delegation to Rome. It highlights King William's land grab in Scotland and the rise of France in medieval Britain and Europe.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
William's Army and Cultural Changes in Normandy
03:34 • 5min
Controversy over Clergy Celibacy
08:49 • 8min
Power Struggles and Diplomacy in Rome
16:22 • 22min
A Land Grab and Strategic Moves
38:10 • 3min
The Rise of France: Norman Knights and Cultural Hegemony
41:07 • 7min