"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 Bücher
Richard D. Oram ist ein schottischer Historiker, der sich auf mittelalterliche und Umweltgeschichte spezialisiert hat. Seine Arbeit befasst sich eingehend mit historischen Prozessen, die Landschaften und Gesellschaften geprägt haben. Professor Oram erforscht die Dynamik von Macht und Herrschaft in entscheidenden Perioden der schottischen Vergangenheit und analysiert die langfristigen Beziehungen zwischen Mensch und Umwelt. Sein Ansatz bietet Lesern tiefgründige Einblicke in die Entwicklung des mittelalterlichen Schottlands.



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