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Hereward the Wake, a figure of enigmatic life and legendary prowess, reemerges into the historical narrative with stories filled with feuds, exile, and resistance against Norman oppression. After a period of political turmoil, he returns to England to avenge the injustices against his family by the Normans, showcasing his military skill and leadership. Hereward’s actions ignite a widespread rebellion, attracting a band of followers with whom he embarks on a campaign of guerrilla warfare, challenging Norman control and becoming a symbol of English resistance.
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