Strongholds of the Border Reivers: Fortifications of the Anglo-Scottish Border 1296-1603

by Keith Durham and E.J. Koh

In the year 1296, Edward I of England launched a series of vicious raids across the Anglo-Scottish Border in his attempt to annexe Scotland. The Scots retaliated and the two countries were plunged into 300 years of war in which the Borderland became the frontline and raiding, or "reiving," encouraged by both sides, became a way of life. Keith Durham examines the Border fortresses, ranging from small, well-defended castles to imposing tower houses,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846031974
• ISBN13: 9781846031977
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.6"