Lineages In The Anglo-Saxon Period And Ancient Egypt

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Lineages are important in both the Anglo Saxon period and Ancient Egypt. In the Anglo Saxon period lot of kings and royals were put into their high power position because of where they come from such like Ancient Egypt. In the article, “The Conquest and its Aftermath” it said, “After all, Edwin and Morcar were the grandsons of one of the most successful collaborators,”(Ibeji). Edwins and Morcar high position was given because of his background. Their linage mattered to the person they are and shaped how they are viewed. In the article “Vikings”, it said “where the line of kings descended from Alfred the Great was faltering. Harald’s rebellious son, Sven Forkbeard, led Viking raids on England beginning in 991 and conquered the entire kingdom

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