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The document discusses how Wessex was able to survive the invasion of the Great Heathen Army in the 9th century when other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms fell. Wessex had established centralized rule under its kings since the time of Egbert in the 830s, with power centered on the throne rather than individual rulers. It had also developed a strong West Saxon identity and regional administration system through its ealdormen and shires. This centralized power structure and regional organization allowed Wessex kings to

Author

Nicolas Jaramillo Gomez

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EN