Scotland: A History
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.
Edgar, King of Scotland
- Life
- 1074–1107
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.
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Spain
1097–1107
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1097–1107
Henry IV
Holy Roman Empire
1097–1106
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1097–1107
Philip I of France
France
1097–1107
Emperor Horikawa
Japan
1097–1107
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1100–1107
Henry I of England
England
1100–1107
Pope Paschal II
Papacy
1099–1107
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1105–1107
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1101–1107
William II of England
England
1097–1100
Emperor Zhezong of Song
China
1097–1100
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1097–1101
Pope Urban II
Papacy
1097–1099
Philip of Sweden
Sweden
1105–1107
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 Edgar, King of Scotland's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Edgar, King of Scotland within church, lordship, and crown.
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