The Borders :A History of the Borders from Earliest Times
The Borders :A History of the Borders from Earliest Times
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Published:
4 April, 2024
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Description
This is the story of a part of Scotland that has played a huge role in the nation's history for thousands of years. The hunter-gatherers, who first discovered the bounty of the ancient Wildwood, the Celtic warlords, the Romans, the Northumbrians and the Reivers, who dominated the Anglo-Scottish borderlands for more than three centuries, have all had their part to play in the constantly evolving life of the area.
It is the people of a place who make its history. Alistair Moffat's acclaimed 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.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781780278919 |
| ISBN10 | 1780278918 |
| Number Of Pages | 624 |
| Item Weight | 530 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 43 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Birlinn General |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | New Edition |
Media Reviews
'Beautifully written, a fine book'
* Sunday Herald *'Highly readable - a lively, clear style'
* Northern History *'Quirky, learned and utterly absorbing'
-- Allan MassieGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is also the author of a number of highly acclaimed books. From 2011 he was Rector of the University of St Andrews. He has written more than thirty books on Scottish history.