
The Border Reivers
Keith Durham(Author)
Osprey Publishing
Published on 13. March 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-85532-417-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is an account of 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, playing a decisive role in such battles as Flodden and Solway Moss.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85532-417-6 (9781855324176)
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
Introduction: The Border ? 'Arrayed in a Most Warlike manner' ? 'Strenghes' and 'Bastells' ? 'Spears, Northern on Horseback' ? 'To Chastise Those Borders': 1603 ? The End of the Reiver ? The Plates