The REAL First King of the English | The Life & Times of Æthelstan

The video explores England's history before the Norman Conquest, focusing on the influence of Romans and Vikings, the rise of Athelstan, and his efforts to unify and centralize England. It highlights Athelstan's legal reforms, church relations, and diplomatic marriages, culminating in his military campaigns and lasting legacy.

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