Delve into the border world of early modern Britain with this carefully edited calendar of letters and papers from 1595–1603.
This volume collects official correspondence and state papers preserved in the Public Record Office, offering firsthand insight into the politics, governance, and frontier troubles that shaped the England–Scotland borderlands.
The book presents a focused, documentary view of border affairs at the end of the sixteenth century. It compiles material that reveals how authorities negotiated security, law and order, and diplomatic pressures along the marches, with entries tied to places, people, and events of the era. Edited by Joseph Bain, this edition makes available a wealth of primary sources in a readable, organized form.
- Primary letters and papers relating to the Border during 1595–1603, drawn from official records.
- Insight into frontier governance, enforcement, and political tensions on the English–Scottish border.
- Names, places, and administrative details that illuminate how the border was managed day to day.
- Scholarly organization and editorial notes that help readers navigate complex archival material.
Ideal for researchers of early modern Britain, border history, and readers seeking grounded, documentary history of the era.