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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.
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
Edgar, King of England
England
959–975
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–976
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–995
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–979
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
951–969
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Liu Jun
China
954–968
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–984
Emperor Murakami
Japan
946–967
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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