Buckle up, folks! This episode will span about two decades, but everything that happens between 991 and 1012, despite what it may seem like at first, is merely the beginning of the chess game being played in the Saxons' waning years as undisputed rulers of England. From King Aethelred II struggling to maintain power to Sweyn Forkbeard's relentless onslaught, this period in European history sets up everything that is about to go down. We discuss military engagements and Aethelred's growing family, as well as civic reform and international ties. And we'd be remiss if we didn't introduce, arguably, the single most influential woman of the time: Emma of Normandy. I hope you enjoy the show.
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