Alexander II: King of Scots 1214-1249

by Richard Oram

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. It lifts the focus from an introspective national history to look at the man and his kingdom in wider...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1904607926
• ISBN13: 9781904607922
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: John Donald Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"