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.
Cnut the Great
England
1016–1034
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
1005–1022
Robert II of France
France
1005–1031
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1014–1024
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1022–1034
Conrad II
Holy Roman Empire
1027–1034
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
1005–1031
Basil II
Rome
1005–1025
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
1005–1022
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
1016–1034
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1022–1034
Æthelred the Unready
England
1005–1013
Pope Benedict VIII
Papacy
1012–1024
Pope John XIX
Papacy
1024–1032
Romanos III Argyros
Rome
1028–1034
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
1005–1011
Henry I of France
France
1031–1034
Constantine VIII
Rome
1025–1028
Emperor Sanjō
Japan
1011–1016
Pope John XVIII
Papacy
1005–1009
Pope Sergius IV
Papacy
1009–1012
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1031–1034
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 Malcolm II of Scotland's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Malcolm II of Scotland within church, lordship, and crown.
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