Scotland: A History
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.
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.
Alfred the Great
England
871–877
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
862–876
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
862–873
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Basil I
Rome
867–877
Lothair II of Lotharingia
France
862–869
Michael III
Rome
862–867
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
862–867
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
873–877
Pope Adrian II
Papacy
867–872
Pope John VIII
Papacy
872–877
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Causantín mac Cináeda's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Causantín mac Cináeda within church, lordship, and crown.
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