Why Was England’s True First King Erased From History?

Æthelstan biographer says England’s first king deserves to be remembered as anniversaries near. A new biography of Æthelstan, recently published to mark the 1,100th anniversary of his coronation in 925AD, reaffirms his claim as the first king of England and sheds light on why his achievements remain underappreciated. The book’s author, Professor David Woodman, argues [...]