The British History Podcast 361 – W A Poet
Dec 4, 2020
This podcast explores King Edward's ascension to the throne, his revenge against Queen Emma, and the political challenges he faced. It also discusses the absence of Norman nobles at Edward's coronation, Harold's time as a mercenary and imprisonment in Constantinople, political intrigue and alliances in the Byzantine Empire during Empress Zoe's reign, and Edward's complex relationships and political marriages.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Edward's Coronation, Threats to His Rule, and Diplomatic Efforts
05:28 • 3min
Harold's Adventures Abroad and Romantic Misadventures
08:49 • 5min
Political Intrigue and Alliances in Byzantine Empire
13:25 • 5min
Edward's Complex Relationships and Political Marriages
18:12 • 8min