Articles related to "Danelaw"
Danelaw
For over a century, Danish law dominated a significant portion of Anglo Saxon England. How did a Scandinavian influence get hold of England and what did the English do?
danelaw • danish occupation of england • danish king gunthrum • battle of edington • king alfred the great of england
For over a century, Danish law dominated a significant portion of Anglo Saxon England. How did a Scandinavian influence get hold of England and what did the English do?
danelaw • danish occupation of england • danish king gunthrum • battle of edington • king alfred the great of england
The Danelaw (Or, How to Gain on Your Neighbors While Claiming to Protect Them)
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
Aethelred the Unready
Aethelred assumed the throne of England at a time when someone of Alfred's magnitude and ability was needed. Aethelred had neither.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • canute • sveyn • danegeld
Aethelred assumed the throne of England at a time when someone of Alfred's magnitude and ability was needed. Aethelred had neither.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • canute • sveyn • danegeld
Alfred's Ingenious Defensive Strategy
After the Danelaw, Alfred refused to rest on his successes, preferring to shore up his country's defenses, in preparation for what he knew was the next Danish invasion.
danelaw • alfred the great • danes • saxons • anglo-saxon
After the Danelaw, Alfred refused to rest on his successes, preferring to shore up his country's defenses, in preparation for what he knew was the next Danish invasion.
danelaw • alfred the great • danes • saxons • anglo-saxon
Danegeld: Another Word for Blackmail
To keep the Danes (and other Viking invaders) happy, Saxons often paid a sort of blackmail called Danegeld.
danegeld • danelaw • anglo-saxon britain • alfred the great • ancient british history
To keep the Danes (and other Viking invaders) happy, Saxons often paid a sort of blackmail called Danegeld.
danegeld • danelaw • anglo-saxon britain • alfred the great • ancient british history
Alfred the Great Saves England from Danish Rule
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
The Foundation of Hertford 912-913AD
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
King Alfred the Great of England
Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon King of Wessex, saved England from Danish rule, defended Christianity, promoted education and established lasting legal reforms.
alfred the great's reign • king alfred • king alfred the great • king alfred the great of england • alfred the great's danish battles
Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon King of Wessex, saved England from Danish rule, defended Christianity, promoted education and established lasting legal reforms.
alfred the great's reign • king alfred • king alfred the great • king alfred the great of england • alfred the great's danish battles
The Viking Invasion of Wiltshire
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
The Heathen Harriers
This is a short article about Viking culture.
vikings • viking culture • art • myth • sagas
This is a short article about Viking culture.
vikings • viking culture • art • myth • sagas
Aethelred the Unready: Part II
Aethelred's last days were filled with remorse and regret.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • danes • anglo-saxons • ancient british history
Aethelred's last days were filled with remorse and regret.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • danes • anglo-saxons • ancient british history
Edward the Elder: Alfred's Successful Successor
Alfred the Great left his kingdom to his son, Edward (the Elder) who protected it very well.
edward the elder • edward i • alfred the great • anglo-saxon england • angles
Alfred the Great left his kingdom to his son, Edward (the Elder) who protected it very well.
edward the elder • edward i • alfred the great • anglo-saxon england • angles
King Alfred the Great
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
The Life of Ethelred the Unready
Ethelred the Unready was King of England from 978 to 1013 and from 1014 to 1016.
the life of ethelred the unready • the son of edgar the peaceable • ethelred the unready king of england • death of edgar the peaceable • ethelred death of edward the martyr
Ethelred the Unready was King of England from 978 to 1013 and from 1014 to 1016.
the life of ethelred the unready • the son of edgar the peaceable • ethelred the unready king of england • death of edgar the peaceable • ethelred death of edward the martyr
Eadred: Controlled Rage in a King
Eadred's reign as King of England was marked by battles against the uprising-happy Northumbrians.
eadred • king eadred • anglo-saxon kings • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Eadred's reign as King of England was marked by battles against the uprising-happy Northumbrians.
eadred • king eadred • anglo-saxon kings • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Stamford Bridge: The Final End of the Viking Threat
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
The Viking Invasion
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
Resurrecting Dale, City of A Thousand Untold Stories
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
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