History Profiles episodes
The Father of the House of Wessex: King Ecgberht
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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.
#King Ecgberht, #House of Wessex, #Anglo-Saxon England, #Battle of Ellendun, #Vikings, #King Offa, #Mercia, #Wessex, #Francia, #historical battles, #English history, #Saxons, #Anglo-Saxons
Timeline
00:00:Introduction - King Offa of Mercia Subjugates the Land
04:49:Chapter 1 - Ecgberht's Rise to Power
07:02:Chapter 2 - The Battle of Ellendun
10:20:Chapter 3 - Ecgberht's Reign
15:02:Chapter 4 - The Threat of the Vikings