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The fourth book of the chronicle of aethelweard

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The chapters of the fourth book of Aethelweard are;

1. The rule of the sons of King Æthelwulf, Æthelbald and Æthelbyrht

2. The reign of King Æthelred

3. The reign of King Ælfred and his warfare

4. The rule of King Eadweard and his warfare

5. The reign of King Æthelstan, his warfare and deeds

6. The rule of King Eadmund

9. The reign of King Eadgar

Chapters of the fourth book of Aethelweard

Aethelweard wrote a history book in Latin. He was a nobleman and historian from Anglo-Saxon times. Aethelweard came from a royal family in Wessex and had important jobs in the Anglo-Saxon government. He finished writing the Chronicle around the year 995 AD. It tells a lot about English history.

The Chronicle of Aethelweard mostly comes from old sources, like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and writings by people like Bede. Aethelweard's story gives us important information about the history and society of England, especially during the time of the Anglo-Saxons.

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What are the chapters in the fourth book of the chronicle of aethelweard?

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