The British History Podcast 191 – Urban Fervor
Feb 6, 2016
This podcast explores the significant changes happening in Britain during the era of Danelaw and the rise of Alfred the Great. Topics discussed include the development of urban centers, the growth of trade towns, the importance of specialized settlements, and the collapse of trading towns during the Viking Age.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Development of Urban Centers and Its Importance in British History
01:58 • 2min
The Development of Trade Towns in Anglo-Saxon Society
03:58 • 12min
Specialized Settlements and the Economy in Anglo-Saxon Britain
15:57 • 7min
The Collapse of Trading Towns and the Decline of Mercia
23:23 • 2min