By the early 11th century, England faced renewed Viking threats, this time from Sweyn Forkbeard and his son Cnut the Great. After a series of campaigns, Cnut conquered England in 1016, becoming king and establishing a North Sea Empire that included Denmark and Norway. Though Cnut ruled with a degree

Introduction The history of England is studded with battles that defined not just its borders, but its identity. Among these, the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 stands as a resounding symbol of English military ingenuity and national pride. At the same time, the idea of “the last kingdom&rdquo

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