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War Finance

England · Government / Government of Wessex. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

871

Alfred the Great871

Wessex · Government / Government of Wessex

Alfred has to balance military defence, tribute payments and royal authority during his first year as king.

Names involved

Alfred the Great

Provenance

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