Oram, David I: King of Scots, 1124–1153.

The article reviews Richard Oram's second biography of David I, king of Scotland (r. 1124–53), highlighting its expanded length and inclusion of thematic analysis on government and charters. While praising the work's engaging narrative and valuable insights, the review critiques Oram's interpretational confidence regarding David's movements, northern politics, and cultural conflicts between Gaelic subjects and the monarchy, noting some speculative or inaccurate claims about dynastic affiliations and geographic terminology. Despite these issues, the biography is recognized as a significant and comprehensive study of David I, particularly for its later chapters addressing royal power structures.