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Jan 2011
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1.17 - 9 Pillar of the Western People

DAVID CROWTHER
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In 892, the vikings returned - and found a very different, much better prepared Wessex waiting for them. Until in 899, Alfred died to be succeeded by his Son, Edward, who would in the end turn the tables on the Vikings.

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