The Administration of the Scottish Frontier, 1513 - 1603

by T.I. Rae

Dr. Rae describes the administrative system created by the central government in Edinburgh in 1513 and 1603 to control, in times of peace, the frontier region adjacent to England. He writes informedly about the nature of the office of warden of the marches, the extend of the Wardens’ duties and their relationship with other local government officials. Includes appendixes with full lists of the names of the main officials, border commissioners and judicial expeditions.

294 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966