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How Cnut conquered England: The campaign of 1015–1016 (part 2)
The next generation took up the martial challenge that their fathers had started, as we find Edmund Ironside crowned and taking the fight back to Cnut's Viking force. Yet would this more aggressive battling ultimately rid England of the Vikings?10 months ago — History -
How Cnut conquered England: The campaign of 1015–1016 (part 1)
Seen as the violent crescendo of the Viking Age in England, Cnut the Great invaded and conquered a fractured nation, following in his father's footsteps. However, the acquisition of England was just the first kingdom Cnut would seize on his way to forging an empire and gaining eternal glory.11 months ago — History -
How Cnut the Great conquered England at the Battle of Assandun
After over 250 years of Viking raids, conquests, and battles, Cnut the Great finally seized the English throne after his victory over the Anglo-Saxon King Edmund Ironside. This victory marked a new era of Viking dominance on the British Isles and would lay the foundations for the Norman Conquest.2 years ago — Warfare -
Emma of Normandy: The queen who bridged nations
A Norman noblewoman who wed two kings and gave birth to two more became queen of England, Denmark, and Norway.2 years ago — History
