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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.
Edward I of England
England
1272–1307
Kublai Khan
China
1271–1294
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1325
Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1285–1291
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1248–1279
Pope Martin IV
Papacy
1281–1285
Philip III of France
France
1270–1285
Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1274–1287
James I of Aragon
Spain
1213–1276
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1249–1286
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1261–1282
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1328
Philip IV of France
France
1285–1314
Anna of Hungary
Rome
1273–1281
Margaret, Maid of Norway
Scotland
1286–1290
Emperor Duanzong of Song
China
1276–1278
Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1287–1298
Emperor Gong of Song
China
1274–1276
Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1292
Zhao Bing
China
1278–1279
Pope Nicholas III
Papacy
1277–1280
Pope Honorius IV
Papacy
1285–1287
Pope Gregory X
Papacy
1271–1276
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1319
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1308
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