History Myths: Did King Cnut try to Stop the Tides

The tenth century saw Danish raids and invasions and by 1016 England had been conquered by Cnut, a prince of Denmark, whose dynasty ruled England for nearly 30 years. Was Cnut really a madman who thought he controlled the tides? Or was he a remarkable king who united English and Danes and brought peace and prosperity? This course examines the reign of Cnut and how this has been interpreted by contemporaries and how his reputation has evolved through time.

• Tutor: Gillian Waters MA PGDip PGCE
• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 26 March 2022
• Time: 10am-1pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £25

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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