War and Border Societies in the Middle Ages
War and Border Societies in the Middle Ages
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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 | 9781138006676 |
| ISBN10 | 113800667X |
| Number Of Pages | 210 |
| Item Weight | 390 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Anthony Goodman (University of Edinburgh) (Edited by) , Prof Anthony Tuck (Formerly University of Bristol) (Edited by)