Æthelstan became the first King of the English in 927 by uniting previously independent kingdoms. The book "The First King of England" by David Woodman details the formation of the English kingdom.

In the Middle Ages, England emerged as one of the most influential and powerful kingdoms in Europe – a far cry from its desolate, devastated state after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Over the ...

Scholars say Aethelstan was likely the first king of England. But the story of his rise to power is complex. A portrait of Aethelstan, who was King of England from 924 until 939 A.D, in a book ...

Discover the remarkable life of Emma of Normandy. A queen who married two kings of England and shaped the history of medieval ...

What was the most important battle in English history? If you answered the Battle of Hastings, the 1066 A.D. conflict in which the Normans successfully took over the English crown, you’re not alone.

The kings and rulers of England have a long history full of lasting impacts on Britain's culture, government, and society. The people who ruled England varied between being military leaders, ...