Edward II: The Unconventional King
Kathryn Warner
A modern, deeply researched life that cuts through myth to reassess Edward's reign and downfall.
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.
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1307–1324
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1307–1325
James II of Aragon
Spain
1307–1327
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1307–1327
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1307–1327
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1308–1327
Orhan
Ottoman Empire
1326–1327
Afonso IV of Portugal
Portugal
1325–1327
Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan
China
1311–1320
Philip IV of France
France
1307–1314
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1307–1319
Pope John XXII
Papacy
1316–1327
Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1308–1318
Emperor Go-Daigo
Japan
1318–1327
Philip V of France
France
1316–1322
Charles IV of France
France
1322–1327
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1307–1314
Magnus IV of Sweden
Sweden
1319–1327
Külüg Khan
China
1307–1311
Gegeen Khan
China
1320–1323
Yesün Temür Khan
China
1323–1327
Louis X of France
France
1314–1316
Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1312–1313
Emperor Go-Nijō
Japan
1307–1308
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 Edward II of England's life and times.
Edward II
Seymour Phillips
The definitive academic biography, essential for separating Marlowe from the historical king.
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