It was only last week that I wrote about the effect of the Davidian Revolution on Scotland.
In particular, I was struck with the wikipedia section on David 1st and the economy:
"What is more, no less than the written word, the coin acted upon the culture and mental categories of people who made use of it. Like a seal displaying the king in majesty, the coin broadcast the image of the ruler to his people..."
Last night's Holyrood based, Edinburgh Evening News front page:
cheers
Also see Under the Double Eagle - here
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