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From worse to better: the reign of Cnut the Great (1016-35)

From worse to better: the reign of Cnut the Great (1016-35)

by Talking Humanities | Jun 28, 2016 | Analysis & Comment, Features, History & Classics

Image: Ringerike-style runic carving on a slab from St Paul’s Churchyard Professor Richard North marks the 1000th anniversary of the accession of King Cnut of Denmark to the throne of England. More commonly known as Canute, he is considered one of the most successful...

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