The complete poetical works
Robert Burns
A well-regarded work on Kenneth II of Scotland and scottish history, useful for going deeper beyond this page.
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.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
971–995
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Basil II
Rome
976–995
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–995
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–995
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
971–973
Emperor En'yū
Japan
971–984
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–995
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
982–995
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
971–982
Pope John XV
Papacy
985–995
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
971–976
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
986–995
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–983
Edgar, King of England
England
971–975
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
971–976
Liu Jiyuan
China
971–979
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Emperor Kazan
Japan
984–986
Pope John XIII
Papacy
971–972
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–995
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 Kenneth II of Scotland's life and times.
Scotland: A History
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.
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