"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 Knihy
Richard D. Oram je škótsky historik, ktorý sa špecializuje na stredoveké a environmentálne dejiny. Jeho práca sa hlboko ponára do historických procesov formujúcich krajinu a spoločnosť. Profesor Oram skúma dynamiku moci a správy v kľúčových obdobiach škótskej minulosti a analyzuje dlhodobé vzťahy medzi ľuďmi a životným prostredím. Jeho prístup ponúka čitateľom prenikavý pohľad na vývoj stredovekého Škótska.



Domination and Lordship
- 352 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
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
- 292 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation.