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The Norman Conquest of 1066 marks the endpoint of this study, which focuses on royal succession and the descent of the crown during the last century of the Anglo-Saxon period. The author explores the Scandinavian involvement in power politics during Aethelred's reign and the subsequent takeover by Cnut, as well as Edward the Confessor's improbable succession 1042 and the crisis following his death. Unveiling the world of high politics, intrigue and ambition, he offers insights into the minds of leading figures of the time. Distributed in the US by IPM. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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The Death of Anglo-Saxon England, N. J. Higham
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