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TOPIC GROUPS 1. Empires migration and people. Conquered and conquerers -…

- - - - Almost surrendered at Chippenham. Went into hiding. 878 - sent messages to commanders and roused army. Fought at Edington and defeated vikings there
        
        Guthrum converted to Christianity after surrender. 29 of his chief men also baptised. Alfred then built forts, and defended them well. Started to reclaim viking land. Built navy to prevent future invasions.
    - - Alfred managed to end an Anarchy, and repel Vikings in Britain
      - Alfred established schools for leaders and priests, to allow for better training. Encouraged nobles to begin reading.
      - Athelstan, grandson, mounted campaigns against the Danes in England. defeated them in 937 at Battle of Brunanburh
        
        Eric Bloodaxe remained in Northumbria until death until his death in 954.Officially the last Viking king of England
- - - - Harrying of the North. Counter insurgency. Burnt crops and settlements, killed civilians and insurgents alike.