The First Ancient Kings of England: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan

Dive into the legendary lives of England's first ancient kings: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan. Discover how these remarkable rulers unified England's divided kingdoms of Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria, and East Anglia. Uncover the conflicts with Viking invaders led by the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok, and follow the valorous journeys of these kings as they shaped England's history over three generations. From military conquests to political triumphs, this episode provides a gripping narrative of England's path to unification.
00:00:00: Introduction - Alfred the Great00:01:26: Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son00:08:12: Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army00:12:07: Chapter 3 - Æthelred the Warrior King00:16:14: Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne00:18:11: Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex00:22:58: Chapter 6 - The Fate of England00:26:58: Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy00:33:25: Introduction - Edward the Elder00:33:56: Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life00:38:07: Chapter 2 - Æthelwold's Revolt00:40:29: Chapter 3 - Ancient Kingdoms Fall00:44:38: Introduction - Æthelstan00:45:25: Chapter 1 - The Fight for the Throne00:47:30: Chapter 2 - The Conquest of Northumbria00:52:04: Chapter 3 - The Invasion of Scotland00:54:58: Chapter 4 - The Battle of Brunanburh01:00:40: Chapter 5 - The Kings of England
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