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The Rest Is HistoryNov 19, 2021

122. Athelstan: England's Greatest Monarch

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After an intense tournament featuring sixteen of the finest Kings and Queens this island has to offer, the people have decided the greatest king of England also happens to be the first. The 10th century grandson of Alfred the Great united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and saw off the Vikings, so Tom explains why we should all be Æthel-STANS. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in English history and monarchy
Key quote: “Athelstan is the Emma Raducanu of monarchs, because the winner was Athelstan.”
The host mentioned 'Athelstan' in the context of a playful competition ranking English monarchs, where Athelstan unexpectedly emerged as the winner. This reference highlights the surprising nature of the tournament and Athelstan's significance in the discussion of English history.
ASIN: 0300187718
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