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The Reivers: The Story of the Border Reivers by Alistair Moffat (English) Paperb

Description: The Reivers by Alistair Moffat Only one period in history is immediately linked to the whole area of the Scottish and English Border country, and that is the time of the Reivers. Whenever anyone mentions Reiver, no-one hesitates to add Border. This book tells the tale of a land that was a no-mans-land but a land over which blood was shed on both sides of an invisible border. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a consequence of near-constant conflict between England and Scotland from the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, Borderers suffered at the hands of marauding armies, who ravaged the land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Many Borderers took to reiving to ensure the survival of their families and communities, and for the best part of 300 years, countless raiding parties made their way over the border. The story of the Reivers is one of survival, stealth, treachery, ingenuity and deceit, expertly brought to life in Alistair Moffats acclaimed book. Author Biography Alistair Moffat was born and raised in Kelso. He took degrees at the universities of St Andrews, Edinburgh and London and played rugby for Kelso and his universities. In 1976 he took charge of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it grew into the largest arts festival in the world. He now lives in Selkirk. Review Think Peaky Blinders but with swords and a taste for cattle rustling * The Herald *This is a page-turning history, lucidly written, and it is enhanced by a selection of five famous Border ballads. One of the best reads of the year, without doubt -- Hamish Coghill * Scottish Life *This is a history as exciting and dramatic as the Border ballads themselves * Cumberland News *It is the passion and pride in the land of his birth that shine through in this superb new work * Southern Reporter * Long Description As a consequence of near-constant conflict between England and Scotland from the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, Borderers suffered at the hands of marauding armies, who ravaged the land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Many Borderers took to reiving to ensure the survival of their families and communities, and for the best part of 300 years, countless raiding parties made their way over the border. The story of the Reivers is one of survival, stealth, treachery, ingenuity and deceit, expertly brought to life in Alistair Moffats acclaimed book. Review Quote "This is a page-turning history, lucidly written, and it is enhanced by a selection of five famous Border ballads. One of the best reads of the year, without doubt." -- Hamish Coghill "Scottish Life" This is a history as exciting and dramatic as the Border ballads themselves - Cumberland News a most compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining history - The Herald Details ISBN1780274459 Author Alistair Moffat Pages 336 Publisher Birlinn General Year 2017 ISBN-10 1780274459 ISBN-13 9781780274454 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Birlinn Ltd Subtitle The Story of the Border Reivers Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 941.4 Publication Date 2017-03-06 Illustrations 16 Plates, color Language English UK Release Date 2017-03-06 NZ Release Date 2017-03-06 Alternative 9781841585499 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101893894;

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ISBN-13: 9781780274454

Book Title: The Reivers

Number of Pages: 336 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: The Reivers: the Story of the Border Reivers

Publisher: Birlinn General

Publication Year: 2017

Subject: History

Item Height: 195 mm

Item Weight: 319 g

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Author: Alistair Moffat

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