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
878–889
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
878–888
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
878–889
Basil I
Rome
878–886
Emperor Yōzei
Japan
878–884
Pope John VIII
Papacy
878–882
Huang Chao
China
881–884
Emperor Kōkō
Japan
884–887
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
886–889
Pope Stephen V
Papacy
885–889
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
China
888–889
Emperor Uda
Japan
887–889
Pope Marinus I
Papacy
882–884
Pope Adrian III
Papacy
884–885
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 Giric's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Giric within church, lordship, and crown.
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