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The True Story of King Edmund I: The Last Kingdom Saga

The True Story of King Edmund I: The Last Kingdom Saga

Dive deep into the 9th-century Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and their struggle against Viking invasions. Discover the epic tale of King Edmund I, brother of Aethelstan, and his rise to the epithet 'the Magnificent'. Learn about key battles, political shifts, and the legacy left by these storied leaders.

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Timeline

00:00:Introduction

01:54:Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life

03:32:Chapter 2 - Æthelstan's Invasion of Scotland

05:38:Chapter 3 - The Battle of Brunanburh

08:12:Chapter 4 - Edmund’s Ascension

11:40:Chapter 5 - Later Life & Death