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A History of Sweden
Byron J. Nordstrom
A straightforward introduction to Swedish kings, wars, and society from the Viking age onward.
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.
Henry III
Holy Roman Empire
1046–1056
Henry I of France
France
1031–1060
Edward the Confessor
England
1042–1066
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1022–1063
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1045–1068
Theodora Porphyrogenita
Rome
1042–1056
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1040–1057
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1022–1050
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Rome
1042–1055
Constantine IX Monomachos
Rome
1042–1055
Macbeth
Scotland
1040–1057
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1031–1055
Pope Leo IX
Papacy
1049–1054
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1055–1101
Isaac I Komnenos
Rome
1057–1059
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1058–1093
Pope Victor II
Papacy
1055–1057
Michael VI Bringas
Rome
1056–1057
Lulach
Scotland
1057–1058
Pope Nicholas II
Papacy
1059–1061
Antipope Benedict X
Papacy
1058–1059
Pope Stephen IX
Papacy
1057–1058
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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