War and Border Societies in the Middle Ages

War and Border Societies in the Middle Ages

War and Border Societies in the Middle Ages

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Published: 24 September, 1992
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The frontier or `marcher' societies flourished in the Middle Ages and their influence has lasted well into modern times. In this study of Anglo-Scottish relations and of border society, the contributors examine the infrastructure beneath societies which were permanently `organized for war'. They draw on Anglo-Scottish archival material to argue that the issues which feature in other frontier societies - acculturation and the creation of special institutions - appeared also on the Anglo-Scottish frontier. The book uses the celebrated Battle of Otterburn as a starting-point for a major reassessment of border society, challenging the view put forward in popular ballads that the borders were isolated and self-contained.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780415080217
ISBN10 0415080215
Number Of Pages 208
Item Weight 385 g
Publisher / Reseller Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format hardback
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`... refreshing little book.' - History

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Author's Bio

Anthony Goodman (University of Edinburgh) (Edited by) ,  Prof Anthony Tuck (Formerly University of Bristol) (Edited by)

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