Border Raids and Reivers (eBook)

Robert Borland (Autor)

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2022
187 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654723384-8 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Border Raids and Reivers' by Robert Borland, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the tumultuous history of the Anglo-Scottish border, exploring the raids and feud between families known as reivers. Borland's writing style is elegant and informative, providing a detailed account of the social and political dynamics that shaped this violent period in history. The book is rich in historical context, offering a deep dive into the customs and traditions of the border region in the 16th century. Borland's meticulous research and compelling narrative make 'Border Raids and Reivers' a valuable contribution to the study of border conflicts. Robert Borland, a seasoned historian with a passion for the Scottish borders, brings his expertise to this book, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of British history. His background in research and writing in the field of medieval history is evident in the thoroughness of his exploration. I highly recommend 'Border Raids and Reivers' to history enthusiasts, as it offers a fascinating insight into the turbulent past of the Anglo-Scottish border.

Autor

Robert Borland is an author specializing in the historical narratives of the Anglo-Scottish borders, with a keen interest in the tumultuous period known for its border reivers and raids. His work "Border Raids and Reivers" is a testament to his deep dive into the lawless era that spanned from the late 13th to the early 17th centuries, a time when loyalty to clan outweighed that to crown or country. Borland's meticulous research offers readers a detailed glimpse into the lives of the border families, their feuds, and the socio-political turmoil that characterized the Anglo-Scottish relationship of the time. His writing is marked by a scholarly yet accessible approach, melding the rigor of academic research with the narrative drive of storied historiography, making it engaging for both historians and general readers alike. His literary style often employs vivid descriptions and a careful reconstruction of historical events, shedding light on a complex era that has shaped the identity of the borderlands. Borland is celebrated for bringing clarity to the folklore and factual history of a region riddled with conflict and for encapsulating the essence of the reiver spirit in his well-received historical accounts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 16th century Scottish history • Anglo-Scottish relations • border reivers • Borders folklore • border warfare • Clan skirmishes • clan warfare • English-Scottish conflict • epic conflict • feuding families • historical fiction • Historical raids • History • History of Great Britain • Medieval British history • Medieval Scotland • Middle Ages • Reiver families • rival clans • Scotland • Scottish Border history • Scottish Borderlands • Scottish Borders • Scottish History