By equal measure state-builder and political unifier and ruthless opportunist and bloody-handed aggressor, Alexander II has been praised or vilified by past historians but has rarely been viewed in the round. This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation.
Author Biography
Richard Oram gained an MA (Hons) in Mediaval History and Archaeology and a PhD in Mediaval History from the University of St Andrews. He is Professor of Medieval and Environmental History at the University of Stirling and since 2011 has been Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Humanities. He is author of many articles and books, including The Lordship of Galloway, David I and Domination and Lordship.
