The History of EnglandThe History of EnglandDavid Crowther
1.9 - 2: The Rise of Mercia

1.9 - 2: The Rise of Mercia

28 min

The 3rd King of Wessex, Ceawlin, becomes Bretwalda - overlord of all the English. But his reign ends in chaos and disaster. This History of England Podcast coversthe period from 530 and 635, during which Wessex grows into a significant state, and...

Pretty much a century in just one, fun-filled episode - 650 ish to 750 is. It's Mercia's turn - an increasingly integrated Mercia, growing in power. With yer Wulfhere's and Æthelbalds, Mercia's hegemony was held back only by Ine of Wessex and Wihtred of Kent.

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