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Canute and his courtiers'. King Canute (Cnut) commanding the waves to stop. It is believed that, on this site, Cnut tried to command the tide of the river to prove to his courtiers that they were fools to think that he could command the waves. Pictures of English History. From the earliest times to the present period. With ninety-three pictures, printed in colour by Kronheim. London : George Routledge & Sons, [1868]. Source: 9505.ff.6 picture 10. Language: English.

Canute and his courtiers'. King Canute (Cnut) commanding the waves to stop. It is believed that, on this site, Cnut tried to command the tide of the river to prove to his courtiers that they were fools to think that he could command the waves. Pictures of English History. From the earliest times to the present period. With ninety-three pictures, printed in colour by Kronheim. London : George Routledge & Sons, [1868]. Source: 9505.ff.6 picture 10. Language: English.
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Canute and his courtiers'. King Canute (Cnut) commanding the waves to stop. It is believed that, on this site, Cnut tried to command the tide of the river to prove to his courtiers that they were fools to think that he could command the waves. Pictures of English History. From the earliest times to the present period. With ninety-three pictures, printed in colour by Kronheim. London : George Routledge & Sons, [1868]. Source: 9505.ff.6 picture 10. Language: English.
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