Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses

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Treachery and battles redefine England's royal lineage.

If you're drawn to the tumultuous history of royal intrigue and warfare, Alison Weir's "Lancaster and York" offers a vivid exploration of the Wars of the Roses that's both enlightening and absorbing. Weir has a talent for humanizing historical figures, and in this account, you'll find yourself transported to the heart of the conflict, gaining an intimate understanding of the personalities that shaped this era. It's a perfect blend for anyone fascinated by history's blend of personal drama and national upheaval.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses

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ISBN: 9780099540175
Authors: Alison Weir
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2009-08-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
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The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England was characterised by treachery, deceit and - at St Albans, Blore Hill and Towton, - some of the bloodiest and most dramatic battles on England's soil. Between 1455 and 1487 the royal coffers were bankrupted and the conflict resulted in the downfall of the houses of Lancaster and York and the emergence of the illustrious Tudor dynasty. Alison Weir's lucid and gripping account focuses on the human side of history, on the people and personalities involved in the conflict. At the centre of the book stands Henry VI, the pious king whose mental instability led to political chaos, Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York and Henry's rival, and most important of all, Margaret of Anjou, Henry's wife who took up her arms in her husband's cause and battled for many years in a violent man's world.
 

Treachery and battles redefine England's royal lineage.

If you're drawn to the tumultuous history of royal intrigue and warfare, Alison Weir's "Lancaster and York" offers a vivid exploration of the Wars of the Roses that's both enlightening and absorbing. Weir has a talent for humanizing historical figures, and in this account, you'll find yourself transported to the heart of the conflict, gaining an intimate understanding of the personalities that shaped this era. It's a perfect blend for anyone fascinated by history's blend of personal drama and national upheaval.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.