Alfred’s Children from 901 AD to 955 – Edred
His frail body, though being rapidly consumed by his complaint, which runs its course when he was about thirty years old, was yet tenanted by a bold, energetic spirit, and one which could effectually cope with the turbulence of those times. As usual, the Northumbrians made preparations for a revolt on the accession of a new monarch, but ere their preparations could be completed, Edred had collected his forces and marched against them, and this so suddenly that they were taken unawares, and swore allegiance.
Book 2,Chapter 7, Alfred’s Children from 901 AD to 955 – Edred
His frail body, though being rapidly consumed by his complaint, which runs its course when he was about thirty years old, was yet tenanted by a bold, energetic spirit, and one which could effectually cope with the turbulence of those times. As usual, the Northumbrians made preparations for a revolt on the accession of a new monarch, but ere their preparations could be completed, Edred had collected his forces and marched against them, and this so suddenly that they were taken unawares, and swore allegiance.
Chapter 7, Alfred’s Children
The Succession Disputed by Ethelwald
Partial Annexation of East Anglia and Northumbria
Chapter 7, Athelstan
Athelstan, the First Monarch of England
Conflicts with the Anglo-Danes
The Anglo-Danes Revolt, and are Subdued
Chapter 7, Renown…
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