Eadric Streona: The Worst Englishman?
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Meet Eadric Streona – the little‑known Mercian earl who may have done more than anyone to bring “old” England crashing down. This 20,000‑word mini‑history follows his rise from obscurity to royal favourite, his murders and double‑crosses, and his role in handing the English crown to Cnut. Fast‑paced but well‑researched, it’s a perfect read if you enjoy 1066, Vikings or the darker side of Anglo‑Saxon politics.
Description
Was the fall of Anglo‑Saxon England really down to foreign invaders – or did one ambitious Englishman help bring the whole thing down from within?
Eadric Streona: The Worst Englishman? is a 20,000‑word mini‑ebook that tells the gripping story of the most notorious fixer you’ve probably never heard of. Rising from obscure beginnings to become ealdorman of Mercia and son‑in‑law to King Æthelred II, Eadric Streona killed rivals at royal councils, switched sides in the middle of a war, and helped deliver his own kingdom into the hands of the Danish king Cnut.
Inside you’ll find:
A clear, readable narrative of England in the years before 1066 – Viking raids, weak kings, heavy taxes and desperate councils.
Eadric’s rise to power as “the Grasper”: how he became Æthelred’s main man in Mercia, married into the royal family and started eliminating opponents.
The murders of Sigeferth and Morcar at Oxford, and how they pushed Edmund Ironside into open defiance of his father.
The war for England in 1015–1016: Edmund Ironside vs Cnut, with Eadric changing sides more than once – and allegedly betraying the English army at Assandun.
His brief spell as Cnut’s favourite, followed by his spectacular downfall at Christmas 1017, when the king had him killed and thrown over London’s walls.
A look at how monks, medieval historians and modern writers turned Eadric into the archetypal traitor – and whether he really deserves the title “Worst Englishman”.
What you get:
Approx. 20,000 words (about a short book/long Kindle Single).
Structured chapters, maps/illustrations and a short guide to key sources.
Instant digital download (PDF/EPUB – customise this line to your actual format).
Who it’s for:
Readers who enjoy early English history (Alfred, Cnut, 1066) and want to understand what came just before.
Fans of dark political stories – bad counsel, back‑room deals and betrayals that change a country’s fate.
Teachers, students and history buffs looking for a concise, up‑to‑date overview of Eadric Streona and late Anglo‑Saxon England without wading through academic books.
If you’ve ever wondered how much damage one well‑placed “grasper” can do to a kingdom, this is the story.
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