"Few kings deserve more than David I the reputation as 'maker' of his kingdom. Although overshadowed in popular memory by his descendant, the later 'saviour' of Scotland, Robert Bruce, it was David who laid the foundations of the medieval Scottish monarchy and set in train the changes that created the kingdom that vied with England for mastery of the British Isles. In a reign spanning nearly three decades, David moved his kingdom from the periphery towards the heart of European civilisation."-- Publisher's description
Dr. Richard Oram Libri
Richard D. Oram è uno storico scozzese specializzato in storia medievale e ambientale. Il suo lavoro approfondisce i processi storici che hanno plasmato paesaggi e società. Il Professor Oram esplora le dinamiche di potere e governo durante periodi cruciali del passato della Scozia, esaminando le relazioni a lungo termine tra le persone e il loro ambiente. Il suo approccio offre ai lettori prospettive acute sullo sviluppo della Scozia medievale.



Domination and Lordship
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
This book discussed the processes by which the Gaelic kingdom of Alba established its mastery over the lesser kingdoms of northern mainland Britain and transformed itself into a state recognisable as Scotland.
Alexander II
- 292pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation.