Talk:Petty kingdom
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In Sweden the issue is not as straightforward as in Norway's case.
Norway was not straight forward either. The kingdoms were united and de-united at frequent intervals, etc. I have just listed the petty kingdoms I know have existed. The articles for each kingdom may have more information as to when they existed, their rulers etc. -- Egil 10:18, 18 Apr 2005 (UTC)
This article does not define what a petty kingdom is, in opposition to a nation state I suppose. UnHoly 20:50, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Limited geographic scope
Nowhere does it seem to suggest that this article is applicable for anyone but Western Europeans. --Dpr 15:52, 18 September 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Northumbria
The article lists Northumbria as being in England, but Northumbria was divided between Scotland and England. The northern parts of Northumbria are now Lothian and Borders in Scotland. Scots invasions reduced Northumbria to an earldom stretching from the Humber to the Tweed because in 1018 Malcolm II brought the region as far as the River Tweed under Scottish rule. Thus this petty kindom didn't unite with others, the Northumbrians territory was invaded and occupied by both Scotland and England.
