King Alfred with Michael Wood

Chalke Valley History Hit

English - May 26, 2017 05:30 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
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Michael Wood tells the incredible story of King Alfred’s Battle for Wessex. After defeat at Chippenham, Alfred’s kingdom was reduced to a postage stamp of marshland in Somerset, yet he survived and built his army again, leading them to victory at Ethandun. It is unquestionably one of the great moments in English history.

Recorded at Chalke Valley History Festival 2016.

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