Long before the Battle of Hastings or the Magna Carta, a visionary king quietly forged the nation of England—yet few today know his name. As Britain marks 1,100 years since Æthelstan's coronation, a ...
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England's forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many ...
Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and ...
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