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Ancient British History

    Welcome to the fascinating and mist-shrouded world of Ancient British History. The historian’s task is frustrating but exhilarating, deciphering old manuscripts, exploring Roman ruins, and following the trail of the elusive King Arthur. All these things are found herein–the columns explore Britain from the Bronze Age to the Norman Conquest. Come on and in and enjoy!

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    From Ironside to Son of Ironfist

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    Unlike his father, Edmund had a bit of fire in his belly. Not Unready, Edmund was, by contrast, Ready to defend his newly gotten...

    Aethelred the Unready

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    It is likely that many British schoolchildren, past and present, will recognize the name of Aethelred the Unready (if only because it’s such an...

    Eadgar: The Last Happy King?

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    In 957, in the middle of the reign of King Eadwig of Wessex, Eadgar became King of Mercia and Northumbria. The two were brothers,...

    Eadwig: Teen King With a Short Reign

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    Eadred died childless, so the problem of succession rose its ugly head again. Eadwig, nephew to Eadred, was chosen to be king, largely because...

    Edward the Martyr

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    The troublesome genealogy that was prevalent throughout ancient history rose its ugly head again in 975, when King Eadgar died and left his son,...

    Eadred: Controlled Rage in a King

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    After Edmund came his brother Eadred, king of Wessex and acknowledged as overlord of Mercia, the Danelaw, and Northumbria. For having such a powerful...

    Battle of Hastings, The Finale

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    The Battle of Hastings had raged on for most of the day, and Harold and the Saxon defenders still held the high ground, despite...

    Battle of Hastings, part 2

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    Odd things happen during battle, and the Battle of Hastings was no exception. In fact, the battle was full of odd occurrences, including the...

    Battle of Hastings, part 1

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    October 14 dawned early, with armies prepping for battle on Caldbec Hill and the surrounding area beneath. Harold had made no formal attempts to...

    The Battle of Hastings, Prelude

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    It can be said that Harold’s triumph over Harald and the Norwegian invasion force was a tremendous victory. It can be said that the...
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