Alison Weir
Princes in the Tower
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345391780
- author:
- Alison Weir
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 336
- Genre:
- Europe / Great Britain / Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485) True Crime
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Princes in the Tower by Alison Weir is a deeply researched investigation into one of England's most enduring mysteries. The murders of young King Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, remain shrouded in controversy, with many questioning whether Richard III was responsible. Weir examines every shred of contemporary evidence and modern accounts to reconstruct the events leading up to the double murder. Her meticulous research sheds light on a tumultuous period in English history, marked by rivalry, ambition, intrigue, and struggle for power after King Edward VI's death. The result is a riveting story of conspiracy and deception that finally provides a solution to this age-old puzzle. A masterpiece of historical research, The Princes in the Tower offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating and complex topic.