Charles Ross
Edward IV
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300073720
- author:
- Charles Ross
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 510
- Dimensions:
- 23.55 x 15.88 x 3.84 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Edward IV: A Study in Late Medieval Power Politics This biography by Charles Ross offers a fresh perspective on the reign of Edward IV, one of England's most influential monarchs. Recent research has revised our understanding of his rule, revealing a king who played a significant role in shaping early Tudor government. Ross examines the complex web of power politics that defined late medieval England, where Edward IV navigated the treacherous landscape of court intrigue and factionalism to establish a firm and popular government. The author explores the king's relationships with key groups, including merchants, gentry, and nobility, to understand the innovations in governance that underpinned his achievement. By placing Edward IV's reign within its historical context, Ross provides a nuanced evaluation of the monarch's methods and policies, shedding new light on this pivotal period in English history.
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