Border Raids and Reivers by Robert Borland
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"Border Raids and Reivers" by Robert Borland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intriguing phenomenon of Border reiving that took place along the Scottish Borders, where clans engaged in a cycle of plunder and retaliation over several centuries. It explores the lives and motivations of the reivers, contextualizing their actions within the broader historical conflict between Scotland and England. The opening of the
book introduces the concept of Border reiving, detailing its origins, motivations, and the harsh living conditions that led many to engage in this lawless life. Borland discusses the socio-political climate that fostered such behavior, highlighting the influence of powerful clans and the role of the English and Scottish governments in perpetuating a cycle of violence and revenge. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific events, individuals, and battles in subsequent chapters, painting a vivid picture of a tumultuous period marked by conflict and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Borland, Robert, -1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02007615 |
| Title | Border Raids and Reivers |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32005 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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