For three hundred years England and Scotland fought a bitter series of wars for territorial enlargement. 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.The book 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, and the key personalities involved.

About the Author

John Sadler has spent a lifetime studying the military aspects of the Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts. He possesses an extensive knowledge of the geography and typology of the Anglo-Scottish Border region and has made detailed field studies of all the battles which are described in the book. His previous published works include Battlefor Northumbria(1998), Scottish Battles (1997) and War in the North 1461-1464 (2000).

Table of Contents

CONTENTS: List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Timeline 1 Flowers of the Forest 2 Sinews of War 3 Under the Hammer 4 The Lion Triumphant 5 The Longest Stick 6 'Nothing but their naked bodies' 7 The Disinherited 8 Neville's Cross 9 Landscape of War 10 Chevy Chase 11 'At Holmedon Met' 12 Sausages without Mustard 13 War in the North 14 Hedgeley Moor and Hexham 15 'The Sunne of York' 16 Flodden Field 17 The Road to Solway Moss 18 The Rough Wooing 19 The Two Queens 20 Last Years of the Frontier 21 The Steel Bonnets Glossary Bibliography Index

Prizes

A history of three long and bloody centuries of warfare between England and Scotland. "Border Fury" reveals how medieval English Kings sought to dominate their northern neighbour, and why they failed.

Reviews

A fascinating history ... in which the author transports readers back to the events of the day, giving a feel of what it was like to participate in combat then.' The Scots Magazine Written for a popular audience, the narrative is always lively and entertaining.' The Journal of Military History