David Mitchell on a new history of England’s monarchy
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Origins of Kingship and the Role of Violence
This chapter discusses the origins of kingship in Anglo-Saxon England and its evolution into kingdoms, driven by violence, protection, and the need for shelter and food. The chapter also explores the adoption of the notion of coronation, the influence of the myth of King Arthur, and the ongoing power struggle for rightful kingship during the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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