Æthelstan is widely regarded as the first true King of England, uniting the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms under one crown in the early tenth century. His rule was not only political but deeply shaped by the Christian faith, which influenced his laws, alliances, and vision for the nation. At a time when England was still emerging from centuries of conflict, Æthelstan sought to establish a kingdom grounded in Christian order and authority. This article looks at the life of the king who laid the foundations for a Christian England.
