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The Reivers
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The True Story of the Wild Borderers Who Terrorised Two Nations
Alistair Moffat on the lawless heyday of the Border Reivers
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About the Ebook
From the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, the Anglo-Scottish borderlands suffered one of the most intense periods of warfare and disorder in modern Europe.As a consequence of constant conflict, Borderers suffered horribly at the hands of marauding armies who ravaged their land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Forced by extreme circumstances, many took to reiving to ensure their survival. For the best part of 300 years, countless raiding parties made their way over the border, often returning under the cover of darkness, leading their prize of stolen livestock back through wild, empty country.The story of the Reivers is one of survival, stealth, treachery, ingenuity and deceit.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the violent, romantic history of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands
- Learn how reiver families shaped the language and culture of the Borders
- Engage with vivid storytelling from one of Scotland's finest historians
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'A fascinating and vivid account of the Border raiders, bringing to life a turbulent era of survival, loyalty and blood‑feud.' The Herald
'A lively and engaging history of the Reivers, full of colour, character and sharply drawn storytelling.' Scottish Life
'A gripping narrative of the Borderlands and the people who shaped them, rich in detail and atmosphere.' Cumberland News
About the Author
Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is also the author of a number of highly acclaimed books. From 2011 he was Rector of the University of St Andrews. He has written more than thirty books on Scottish history, and lives in the Scottish Borders.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 July 2011
Print Length: 352 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901156
Format: Ebook
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