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The Border Reivers
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Border Reivers
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Keith Durham
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Illustrated by Angus McBride
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Series | Men-at-Arms |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:48 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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Category/Genre | History |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781855324176
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Classifications | Dewey:356.150941 |
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Illustrations |
50 b/w; 8 col
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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Publication Date |
13 March 1995 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
From the 13th century until early in the 17th century the Border Marches of England and Scotland were torn by a vicious and almost continuous cycle of raid, reprisal and blood feud. The Border Reiver was a professional cattle thief, a guerilla soldier skilled at raiding, tracking and ambush and a well organised 'gangster'. Including eight superb full page colour plates by Angus McBride, as well as numerous other illustrations, this text by Keith Durham explores the colourful history of these remarkable people.
Author Biography
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.
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