Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland

Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland PDF Author: John Mackay Wilson
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Category : Scottish Borders (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 610

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Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland

Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland PDF Author: John Mackay Wilson
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Category : Scottish Borders (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 610

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Wilsons Tales of the borders and of Scotland

Wilsons Tales of the borders and of Scotland PDF Author:
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Languages : en
Pages : 282

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Border Fury

Border Fury PDF Author: John Sadler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317865278
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 608

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Border Fury provides a fascinating account of the period of Anglo-Scottish Border conflict from the Edwardian invasions of 1296 until the Union of the Crowns under James VI of Scotland, James I of England in 1603. It looks at developments in the art of war during the period, the key transition from medieval to renaissance warfare, the development of tactics, arms, armour and military logistics during the period. All the key personalities involved are profiled and the typology of each battle site is examined in detail with the author providing several new interpretations that differ radically from those that have previously been understood.

The Doom of Soulis (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

The Doom of Soulis (Fantasy and Horror Classics) PDF Author: John MacKay Wilson
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ISBN: 1447404122
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Curious Scotland

Curious Scotland PDF Author: George Rosie
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312354169
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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"A must-read for all those who want to find out what this country is really made of." ---Scotland on Sunday

The Steel Bonnets

The Steel Bonnets PDF Author: George MacDonald Fraser
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007474288
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 349

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From the author of the famous ‘Flashman Papers’ and the ‘Private McAuslan’ stories.

The Reivers

The Reivers PDF Author: Alistair Moffat
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 085790115X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 413

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From the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, the Anglo-Scottish borderlands witnessed one of the most intense periods of warfare and disorder ever seen in modern Europe. As a consequence of near-constant conflict between England and Scotland, Borderers suffered at the hands of marauding armies, who ravaged the land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Forced by extreme circumstances, 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 Moffat's acclaimed book.

Borders Witch Hunt

Borders Witch Hunt PDF Author: Mary W. Craig
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1910022268
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 239

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The years between 1600 and 1700 were a period of war, famine, plague and religious upheaval in Scotland.A time when ordinary women, and men, of the Scottish Borders who fell under the suspicion of the Kirk would face interrogation and torture.A time when fear of Auld Nick turned the world upside down and the cry of witch would almost always lead to the rope and the flame.Mary Craig explores this tremulous period of Scottish history and examines the causes and effects of the 17th century witchcraft trials and executions in the Scottish Borders.

The Borders

The Borders PDF Author: Alistair Moffat
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857901141
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 686

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In this acclaimed book, Alistair Moffat tells the story of a part of Scotland that has played a huge role in the nation's history and moved poets, painters and writers as well as ordinary people for hundreds of years. The hunter-gatherers who first penetrated the virgin interior, the Celtic warlords, the Romans, the Northumbrians and the Reivers, who dominated the Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over 300 years, have all had their part to play in the constantly evolving life of the area. It is the people of a place that make its history and Alistair Moffat's book is a testament to those who have made the Borders their home, and who have created the traditions, myths and romance that define it so strongly.

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

The Great Tapestry of Scotland PDF Author: Alistair Moffat
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857906151
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory in 2013. This book tells the story of this unique undertaking from its original conception and creation by teams of dedicated stitchers to its grand unveiling at the Scottish Parliament in 2013, its subsequent touring and the creation of its permanent home in the Scottish Borders.