This forgotten king united England long before 1066

ScienceDaily
Sep 24, 2025, 11:12 am119 pts
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 cultural patronage that shaped England’s identity. From the decisive Battle of Brunanburh to his reforms in…

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