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2.7 Rise of the Thegns

Anglo Saxon England Podcast by David Crowther

Apr 17, 202450:51Society & Culture

The Danish wars from the 9th century had a enormous impact on the Anglo Saxon state. The national struggle to repel and survive meant the creation of a centralised bureaucratic state - to raise geld, armies, build burghs...

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2.7 Rise of the Thegns is an episode from Anglo Saxon England Podcast by David Crowther. The Danish wars from the 9th century had a enormous impact on the Anglo Saxon state. The national struggle to repel and survive meant the creation of a...

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