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A Short History of England
Simon Jenkins
A brisk, readable survey of English history from the Romans to the present.
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.
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1022–1050
Conrad II
Holy Roman Empire
1027–1039
Henry I of France
France
1031–1060
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1022–1063
Michael IV the Paphlagonian
Rome
1034–1041
Emperor Go-Suzaku
Japan
1036–1045
Pope Benedict IX
Papacy
1032–1044; 1045–1045; 1047–1048
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1031–1055
Duncan I of Scotland
Scotland
1034–1040
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1040–1057
Macbeth
Scotland
1040–1057
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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