Edward IV

Edward IV (1461-1483), so often overshadowed by his younger brother and eventual successor Richard III, is a fascinating and controversial figure in his own right. Was he a lazy and licentious lightweight who much preferred his mistresses to his ministers and had little taste for the arduous day-to-day business of government? Or was he, rather, a wise and successful monarch who laid the foundations for over a century of Tudor rule? This new documentary study, by the author of 'Richard III: A Source Book', presents contemporary and near-contemporary sources for Edward IV and his reign clearly and concisely, enabling the reader to appreciate just why the king's reputation has fluctuated so remarkably, and provides an indispensable compendium for all who wish to enter the political world of Yorkist England.