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The Border Reivers

By Keith Durham
Series: Men-at-Arms
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The Border Reivers by Keith Durham delves into the tumultuous history of the lawless Anglo-Scottish borderlands from the late Middle Ages to the early seventeenth century. The book explores the lives of the notorious Reivers who, driven by survival and feuds, made cross-border raids into a lifestyle. Filled with tales of skirmishes, shifting allegiances, and strategies, it offers a vivid picture of a region where loyalty often lay more with clan than with king.
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If you're intrigued by the turbulent history of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands and enjoy tales of lawlessness and feuding clans, this captivating dive into the notorious reivers may appeal to you. The detailed exploration of their lifestyle, conflicts, and impact on the region offers a fascinating glimpse into a tumultuous part of British history.

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The Border Reivers

Describes the uniforms, insignia, weaponry, campaigns and military practices of the border reivers, the guerrilla soldiers who ran wild in the Marches of England and Scotland between the 13th and 17th centuries, and who for a while produced the best cavalry of their time.

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From the 13th century until early in the 17th century, the Border Marches of England and Scotland were torn by a vicious and almost continuous cycle of raid, reprisal, and blood feud. The Border Reiver was a professional cattle thief, a guerrilla soldier skilled at raiding, tracking, and ambush, and a well-organised 'gangster'.

Including eight superb full-page colour plates by Angus McBride, as well as numerous other illustrations, this text by Keith Durham explores the colourful history of these remarkable people.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855324176

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Angus McBride
  • Illustrated by Angus McBride

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

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Education & Reference History & Military Keith Durham Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Keith Durham is from the Borders himself and has written a number of books and articles on the subject of the Reivers. He is also a skilled and respected figure sculptor who has produced models for a number of companies including Border Miniatures.

Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

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