The British History Podcast

188 – Rebellion and Succession in the Kingdom of Wessex

Jan 8, 2016
This podcast explores topics such as Viking armies marching near the Wrekin, a rebellion in Wessex after King Aethelwulf's marriage to Queen Judith, the rise of Rodry Maurer as king of the Britons, a succession crisis in Wessex, limited rights for Princesses and European women, and the difficult journey of Judith after her scandalous marriage.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Rebellion in Wessex
03:19 • 8min
3
The Rise of Rodry Maurer
11:41 • 4min
4
Succession Crisis in Wessex
15:35 • 7min
5
Marriage Criticism and Limited Rights for Princesses and European Women
22:09 • 2min
6
Judith's Difficult Journey
23:47 • 4min