Alison Weir
The Wars of the Roses
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345404336
- author:
- Alison Weir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 512
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir is a masterful account of the epic clash between the royal houses of Lancaster and York. This period in English history had a profound impact on the monarchy, with kings being murdered, deposed, and armies marching on London. The conflict began in 1455, but its roots went back to the corrupt and violent reign of Richard II, which ultimately led to the rise of Henry IV and his son Henry V. However, their dynasty was plagued by a series of disasters, including the weak and ineffective Henry VI, whose reign was marked by factional fighting that escalated into bloody war. Weir brings to life both the war itself and the historic figures who fought it on the great stage of England, creating a vivid and compelling narrative that is rich in character, pageantry, and drama.
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