EPISODE · May 15, 2014 · 23 MIN
125 – King Oswiu: A Gathering Storm
from The Dark Ages | The British History Podcast
So in late 655, following his victory at the Winwaed, King Oswiu occupied and ruled Northern Mercia and thus now ruled over an additional 7,000 households, according to Bede. Consider how much power that was conferring upon the King. We’re talking about 7,000 hides of land. Think of how many Ceorls and Thegns now answered […] The post 125 – King Oswiu: A Gathering Storm first appeared on The British History Podcast.
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