The Anglo-Saxon Age
James Campbell
The best short survey of the Alfredian and Edwardian age that forged Wessex dominance.
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.
Constantine II of Scotland
Scotland
900–924
Emperor Daigo
Japan
899–924
Berengar I of Italy
Holy Roman Empire
915–924
Louis the Blind
Holy Roman Empire
901–905
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
899–912
Constantine VII
Rome
913–924
Pope John X
Papacy
914–924
Zhu Zhen
China
913–923
Zhu Wen
China
907–912
Abaoji
China
916–924
Pope Sergius III
Papacy
904–911
Romanos I Lekapenos
Rome
920–924
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
China
901–904
Christopher Lekapenos
Rome
921–924
Li Cunxu
China
923–924
Pope Benedict IV
Papacy
900–903
Pope Anastasius III
Papacy
911–913
Emperor Ai of Tang
China
904–907
Zhu Yougui
China
912–913
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 the Elder's life and times.
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