King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

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King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

2013- 2013

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.0(3 votes)

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Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.

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