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A History of Sweden
Byron J. Nordstrom
A straightforward introduction to Swedish kings, wars, and society from the Viking age onward.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1325
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1299–1324
Edward I of England
England
1272–1307
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1328
James II of Aragon
Spain
1291–1327
Philip IV of France
France
1285–1314
Kublai Khan
China
1271–1294
Temür Khan
China
1294–1307
Edward II of England
England
1307–1327
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1306–1329
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1308
Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan
China
1311–1320
Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1308–1318
Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1287–1298
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1305–1314
Pope Boniface VIII
Papacy
1295–1303
Emperor Go-Nijō
Japan
1301–1308
Külüg Khan
China
1307–1311
Philip V of France
France
1316–1322
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1308–1333
Louis X of France
France
1314–1316
John of Scotland
Scotland
1292–1296
Emperor Go-Fushimi
Japan
1298–1301
Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1292
Pope John XXII
Papacy
1316–1334
Meanwhile in history
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