THE ROYAL WOMEN WHO MADE ENGLAND: The Tenth Century in Saxon England

The royal women of the House of Wessex came into prominence during the 10th century, the best known being Aethelfaed, daughter of King Alfred, and the most maligned being Elfrida, accused of murdering her stepson. But there were many more women, rich and powerful in their own right, who can be traced in the scant historical record. Photos.