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

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 [...]

He Argues the First King of England Should Get His Due

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 new push led by historian David Woodman aims to restore the first king of England...

1,100 years on: Time to recognise Æthelstan, the first king of England

‘The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom’ is a new biography by University of Cambridge-based Professor David Woodman.