![]() ![]() Part of the Scottish Monarchs series, edited by Richard Oram. ![]() His other books include Lordship of Galloway, Scottish Prehistory and The Kings & Queens of Scotland, also published by Tempus. Richard Oram is Senior Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of Stirling, editor of HISTORY SCOTLAND, the popular Scottish history magazine, and the series editor of Tempus’ Scottish Monarchs biography series. In a reign spanning nearly three decades (1124–53), David moved his kingdom from the periphery towards the heart of medieval European civilization. and confidant of David, and son-in-law of the English king, Fergus was destined for greatness. David I’s policies witnessed the beginnings of a transformation of Scotland that was truly revolutionary. ![]() Although he is 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. ![]() Few kings deserve more than David I the reputation as “maker” of his kingdom. David I was never expected to become king, but on succeeding to the Scottish throne in 1124 he quickly demonstrated that he had the skills, ruthlessness and ambition to become one of the kingdom's greatest rulers. ![]()
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