Offa of Mercia: The Unofficial First King of England

King Offa of Mercia stands as one of the most influential Anglo-Saxon rulers, often styled as the first King of the English. Despite the lack of firsthand accounts, his legacy is marked by significant undertakings such as Offa's Dyke, a monumental earthwork stretching from sea to sea. This immense construction demonstrates his expansive reach, wealth, and resources.
Although often overshadowed due to limited source material, Offa's story is pieced together through the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, albeit with biases that favor Wessex. Nevertheless, Offa's achievements rank him among the greatest rulers of his time, marking a pivotal era in medieval England.
Introduction00:00 Introduction01:37 Ancestry & Early Life04:05 Offa's Rise to Power08:47 Offa's Domination of Anglo-Saxon England11:52 Offa's Dyke & Offa's Coins15:10 The Threat of the Vikings & Offa's Foresight16:56 Death & Legacy
Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by Noel MalekarVideo: [No Copyright Music] CHURCH MUSIC | G...

00:00:00: Introduction00:01:37: Ancestry & Early Life00:04:05: Offa's Rise to Power00:08:47: Offa's Domination of Anglo-Saxon England00:11:52: Offa's Dyke & Offa's Coins00:15:10: The Threat of the Vikings & Offa's Foresight00:16:56: Death & Legacy
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