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Storm from the North: From Danelaw to Stamford Bridge

⚔️ Storm from the North: From Danelaw to Stamford Bridge Welcome to Part Three of our epic Viking saga. ⚔ Watch our best VIDEO so FAR:    • Anglo - Saxon Saga: The Long Road to  Unit...   In this final chapter, we follow the dramatic turning points that brought the Viking Age in England to its end — from the peace forged at Edington, to the rise of the Danelaw, and the last great Viking invasion at Stamford Bridge in 1066. 📜 Haven’t seen Part One or Two? We highly recommend watching the first two episodes for the full story. ➡️ Links are in the description below. 🛡️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode: • The decisive Battle of Edington (878 AD) and how Alfred the Great changed England’s fate • The baptism of Guthrum and the political deal that created the Danelaw • How Norse settlers transformed eastern England — law, language, and trade • The slow decline of Viking dominance and the return of Anglo-Saxon kings • The rise of Cnut the Great and the birth of the North Sea Empire • The final stand of Viking power under Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge From the ashes of war and diplomacy emerged a new world—where Viking and Anglo-Saxon cultures would blend, and the old pagan age gave way to Christian kingdoms. But the road was paved with blood, betrayal, and unforgettable battles. 📅 Historical Timeline Covered: • 878 – Battle of Edington • 886 – Establishment of the Danelaw • 1013 – Sweyn Forkbeard seizes the English throne • 1016 – Reign of Cnut the Great begins • 1066 – Battle of Stamford Bridge, the final Viking invasion 👑 Featured Figures: • Alfred the Great – King of Wessex and savior of Anglo-Saxon England • Guthrum – Viking warlord turned Christian king • Cnut the Great – Viking emperor of England, Denmark, and Norway • Harald Hardrada – The last great Viking king • Edward the Confessor and Harold Godwinson – The final Anglo-Saxon kings Reading List: Danelaw & the End of the Viking Age in England Richard Abels – Alfred the Great: War, Kingship and Culture in Anglo-Saxon England A foundational biography of Alfred with deep insight into the military and political context that shaped the Danelaw. M.K. Lawson – Cnut: England’s Viking King A scholarly but accessible look at King Cnut’s rule, his North Sea Empire, and his role in unifying England. Simon Keynes & Michael Lapidge – Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources Includes key primary sources essential for understanding Alfred’s negotiations with Guthrum and the shaping of the Danelaw. Peter Sawyer – The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings A great overview with dedicated chapters on Viking settlement in England and the social dynamics of the Danelaw. D.P. Kirby – The Earliest English Kings Excellent for understanding the political framework into which the Danelaw emerged and eventually collapsed. Ryan Lavelle – Alfred's Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age Focuses heavily on warfare and strategy, particularly during the Alfred vs. Guthrum years. Thomas Charles-Edwards – After Rome: The Origins of the English Includes broader context on cultural and political transformations, with key sections on Viking integration. Pauline Stafford – Unification and Conquest: A Political and Social History of England in the Tenth and Eleventh Centuries Covers the integration of the Danelaw into the English realm and the later Viking claims to power. Robin Fleming – Kings and Lords in Conquest England Focuses on the structure of rule, especially how power shifted between Anglo-Saxon and Danish rulers. Jayne Carroll, Stephen Harrison, & Gareth Williams – The Vikings in Britain and Ireland Archaeological and cultural insights into Viking settlement, with special focus on Danelaw regions. Alex Woolf – From Pictland to Alba: 789–1070 Scottish parallel history with strong sections on Viking impact, Danelaw politics, and Harald Hardrada. David Griffiths – The Viking Army and Alfred the Great Archaeological and historical study of the Great Heathen Army and the early Danelaw settlements. Neil Price – Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings While broader in scope, Price’s work is essential for understanding Norse motivations, cultural shifts, and the decline of Viking dominance in England. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! This may be the final chapter in the series, but the story of medieval Europe continues. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss our next historical deep dive. #Vikings #Danelaw #StamfordBridge #AlfredTheGreat #CnutTheGreat #HaraldHardrada #AngloSaxonHistory #VikingAge #StormFromTheNorth