The Father of the House of Wessex: King Ecgberht

Explore the rise and reign of King Ecgberht, the Father of the House of Wessex, amidst the turbulent backdrop of 8th-century England. Learn about his exile to Francia, his return, and pivotal events such as the Battle of Ellendun and his struggles against Viking threats.
00:00:00: Introduction - King Offa of Mercia Subjugates the Land00:04:49: Chapter 1 - Ecgberht's Rise to Power00:07:02: Chapter 2 - The Battle of Ellendun00:10:20: Chapter 3 - Ecgberht's Reign00:15:02: Chapter 4 - The Threat of the Vikings
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