Scotland: A History
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.
Margaret, Maid of Norway
- Life
- 1283–1290
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
1286–1290
Kublai Khan
China
1286–1290
Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1286–1290
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1286–1290
Philip IV of France
France
1286–1290
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1286–1290
Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1286–1290
Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1287–1290
Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1290
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1290
Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1286–1287
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1290
Pope Honorius IV
Papacy
1286–1287
Meanwhile in history
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Margaret, Maid of Norway's life and times.
Medieval Scotland: The Making of an Identity
Bruce Webster
A concise survey of medieval Scotland that situates Margaret, Maid of Norway within church, lordship, and crown.
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