The Steel Bonnets  - first UK edition

by George MacDonald Fraser

Subtitled "The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers" this brings clarity to one of the more difficult and confusing periods in Anglo-Scottish history. Fraser gives a no-holds-barred account of the practices and politics of the Anglo Scottish border riders. It is highly readable and full of primary source material that greatly enriches the read. The Border Reivers played a crucial role in English/Scottish history and this book may possibly be the most well-written book on the subject. Highly collectible, scarce first UK edition of this GM Fraser non-fiction work.

Book is 8vo. pp 404; original 'mustard green' cloth with gilt spine lettering. Large folding map. Endpaper maps & several plates. Fine condition, no bumps or marks, in a fine dust jacket, which is 100% complete and has not been repaired in any way. There is a slight loss of the silver colour on dj edges.