The Wars of the Roses in 100 facts
Lewis, Matthew (British historian)2017
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The Wars of the Roses were a series of brutal conflicts between rival branches of the Plantagenet family - the Lancastrians and the Yorkists. The wars were fought between the descendants of Edward III and are believed to stem from the deposition of the unpopular Richard II by his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke who became Henry IV. The wars were thought to have been fought between 1455 and 1487, and they saw many kings rise and fall as their supporters fought for their right to rule. This book covers this dangerous and exciting period of political change, guiding us through the key events, such as the individual battles, and the key personalities, such as Richard, Duke of York, and the Earl of Warwick, known as 'the Kingmaker'.
Main title:
The Wars of the Roses in 100 facts / Matthew Lewis.
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Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2017.
Collation:
191 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.
ISBN:
9781445647463 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
1166304
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