From the eighth century on, England was constantly under Viking attack. Anglo-Saxon England was marked by danish invasions, but with the return of the “Danish Threat” came Cnut of Denmark. Cnut however did not maraud and pillage, but brought the English and Danish crowns together. Though Cnut purged a good deal of the members of English aristocracy, Godwin remained.
(29) After eliminating those who could potentially oppose him as king, the commonplace acceptation of Cnut as king marked the beginning of an era of prosperity. Not only was this a prosperous time for the Godwins, but also an improvement in climate allowed for an improvement in agriculture and the whole kingdom increased its wealth. Cnut and Godwin’s race express a primary aspect of the nature of the monarchy, loyalty. Godwin served Cnut dependably and he was rewarded with the title of Earl of Wessex. Cnut also made him “bajulus” of the nearly the rich kingdom. However, this was only after Cnut had observed and tested Godwin. (37)
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