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The Border Reivers Keith Durham

The Border Reivers By Keith Durham

The Border Reivers by Keith Durham

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Summary

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.

The Border Reivers Summary

The Border Reivers by Keith Durham

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.

About Keith Durham

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.

Table of Contents

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

Additional information

GOR002816243
9781855324176
1855324172
The Border Reivers by Keith Durham
Keith Durham
Men-at-Arms
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
19950313
48
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