Gestorben 939 - Thelstan, Giselbert Von Lothringen, Eberhard, Leo VII., Pietro II. Candiano, Egilolf (English, German, Paperback)

Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Athelstan or thelstan (Old English: elstan, elstn) (c. 895 - 27 October 939), called the Glorious, was the King of England from 924 or 925 to 939. He was the son of King Edward the Elder, and nephew of thelfl d of Mercia. thelstan's success in securing the submission of Constantine II, King of Scots, at the Treaty of Eamont Bridge in 927 through to the Battle of Brunanburh in 937 led to his claiming the title "king of all Britain". His reign is frequently overlooked, with much focus going to Alfred the Great before him, and Edmund after. However, his reign was of fundamental importance to political developments in the 10th century. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which is vocal during the reigns of Alfred and Edward the Elder, falls into relative silence during Athelstan's reign, and what entries survive are retrospective. A few references tell of his military campaigns, the longest entry being a poem about the Battle of Brunanburh (937), probably composed in his successor Edmund's reign. Other narrative sources from across Europe, though, provide more information. The Annals of Flodoard contain several references to Athelstan's dealings with the rulers of west and east Francia, as does the Chronicle of Nantes. William of Malmesbury, however, writing in the early 12th century, provides the greatest detail. His work might even draw on a (now lost) Vita thelstani, as Michael Wood argues, but caution is called for as this case has yet to be proven and William's account can rarely be verified. Documentary sources come in the form of charters and laws. Charters exist that tell about where Athelstan was, who was with him, and to whom he was granting land. Through these it is possible to trace his peregrinations, particularly between 927 and 932 when all diplomas were drafted by the extraordinary scribe known as 'Athelstan A'. There are several law codes attributed to Athelstan; a couple ...http://booksllc.net/?l=de