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
889–899
Guy III of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
889–894
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
China
889–900
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
889–900
Lambert II of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
894–898
Emperor Uda
Japan
889–897
Pope Formosus
Papacy
891–896
Pope Stephen V
Papacy
889–891
Emperor Daigo
Japan
897–900
Pope John IX
Papacy
898–900
Pope Stephen VI
Papacy
896–897
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 Donald II of Scotland's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Donald II of Scotland within church, lordship, and crown.
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