The 28-year struggle that defined the fate of Anglo-Saxon England
In short: In 871, the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms faced an existential threat from a Scandinavian horde seeking to claim the land entirely. This documentary explores the rise of two legendary adversaries: the young heir Alfred and the formidable Sea-King Guthrum.
The video provides a historical tour of the Viking World around the year 1000, contextualizing the violent expansion of Scandinavians into Britain. It focuses on the pivotal year 871, when the Vikings had already spent six years plundering the region.
The narrative centers on the personal and political rivalry between Alfred and Guthrum. As Guthrum emerged as a primary Viking leader, he became the chief antagonist in a grueling 28-year conflict that determined the survival of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
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