Synopsis
Explore a sweeping portrait of the Border reivers and their turbulent world — a concise, readable history that explains how raiding, feuding, and frontier justice shaped a nation.
From the first stirrings of cross-border lawlessness to the steady push for order, this book traces the rise and fall of a remarkable way of life. It explains the social fabric, the clan rivalries, and the ways governments responded to a conflict that touched every level of society. You’ll see how harsh conditions bred a fierce independence, and how courage and tragedy intertwined in the Border story.
- How reiving began and why it persisted across generations
- Key figures, feuds, and the social code that governed Border life
- Government measures and reforms that brought law and order
- The transformation from a lawless era to a peacful, modern Border culture
Ideal for readers of Scottish history, ballads, and regional studies, this edition offers a clear, grounded account of a defining chapter in the Borders’ past.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Border Raids and Reivers (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the fascinating history of the outlaws and ruffians that once held the Scottish Border territory in their ruthless grip. The author traces the origins and development of this unique phenomenon, from its roots in medieval warfare to its eventual suppression. The narrative is rich in vivid accounts of cattle rustling, plunder, feuds, and reprisal raids that characterized the reivers' way of life. While acknowledging their ferocious nature, the author also provides insight into their social and cultural dynamics, as well as the broader historical and political factors that shaped their existence. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book offers a comprehensive account of the Border reivers, shedding light on a complex and turbulent chapter in Scottish history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331626688_0
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Border Raids and Reivers (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331626688
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331626688
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