Category: Chapter Nine

409 – The First Sparks

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In 1068, a pivotal moment unfolds in Northumbria, where the assassination of Earl Robert at Durham sparks a large-scale rebellion against Norman rule. This event signifies a shift in English resistance, transforming disparate uprisings into a coordinated army ready for rebellion. The construction of a castle in Durham underlines the strategic shift, emphasizing preparedness and defiance against Norman oppression. Engagements with external allies, including King Swegn of Denmark and Scottish nobility, further bolster the rebellion, revealing a comprehensive plan to reclaim England and challenge Norman authority through military and political maneuvers.

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406 – King’s Rook Takes Pawn

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In early 1068… as William was preparing for the tactical Coronation of Matilda…  the three sons of Harold Godwinson were in Ireland. They had come to meet with King Diarmad of Dublin and prepare  an invasion force to re-take England.

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404 – The Coronation of Queen Matilda

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Gytha and her supporters had fled into the Severn Estuary, and it was the final nail in the coffin of the Exeter rebellion. With no help coming, they were forced to negotiate a peace. But this wasn’t exactly a victory for William, either. He’d been on the throne for scarcely over a year, and he’d already seen three separate rebellions.

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401 – Norms and Normans

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Last week we left off with Dover with some good old fashioned french on french violence… Count Eustace had attacked and attempted to seize the Southern Town… and lost. In fact, he had lost so badly that his poor young nephew (who had never fought in battle before but, trusting his uncle, joined him on this venture)  was captured by the forces of de Montfort.

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