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his reign, and during the conquests of his successors' reigns. Richard Abels tracks a lulling of English defences as the kings became more secure which reached its peak during Edward's reign, leaving the English dangerously vulnerable. Further, despite great efforts, the West Saxon dynasty could hardly rely on the support of its subjects within the former Danelaw. Æthelred's own character did not seem capable of addressing these issues. He is frequently compared to Alfred the Great in their contrasting success

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