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Scotland: A History
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.

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

Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1285–1291

Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1325

Philip IV of France
France
1285–1314

Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1282–1328

Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1275–1290

Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1287–1298

Pope Nicholas IV
Papacy
1288–1292
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1289–1308

Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1274–1287

Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1290–1319

Pope Honorius IV
Papacy
1285–1287
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Recommended read
Jenny Wormald
The standard one-volume history of Scotland, essential context for the early kingdom and its kings.
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