The Scottish Middle March, 1573-1625 Power, Kinship, Allegiance

This book is a window into the ways that the monarch, government and local power brokers were able to create stability. It reconsiders Borders history from a Scottish perspective, while forming a crucial piece of the scholarship on Britishness. HISTORY SCOTLAND Should be read by those interested in the history of borderlands. NORTHERN HISTORY This careful analysis is an indispensible addition to 17th-century Scottish, Stuart and British history. Essential. CHOICE A valuable contribution to the history of the Scottish state. INNES REVIEW Well researched, well written and contains a lot of new information for any who are interested in Borders history. SOUTHERN REPORTER