
The Wars of the Roses
The conflict that inspired Game of Thrones
Martin J. Dougherty(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
Published on 11. April 2015
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-78274-239-5 (ISBN)
Description
"Westeros is probably closer to medieval Britain than anything else." George R.R. Martin, creator of Game of Thrones
Kings who were insane, infant or imprisoned; feuding families, disputed successions and monarchs executing their brothers; exiled nobles, war with France and enemies forced to unite against a common foe - the history of the Wars of the Roses is so filled with drama that it feels like fiction. In fact, it has inspired fiction. As Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin said: "I've drawn on many parts of history, but the Wars of the Roses is probably the one A Song Of Ice and Fire is closest to."
Telling the story of the fifteenth century wars between Lancastrians and Yorkists, The Wars of the Roses follows the course of the conflict from the succession of infant King Henry VI right through to the defeat of rebellions under Henry VII. Its protagonists were twisted by their conflicting loyalties of blood, marriage and, above all, ambition. From mad Henry VI captured in battle to the mystery of the 'Princes in the Tower' and the truth behind Richard III's deformity, the book is a lively account of more than 30 tumultuous years.
Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, artworks and maps, The Wars of the Roses reveals the scheming and betrayal, the skullduggery and murder behind the struggle to gain power - and then hold on to it.
Kings who were insane, infant or imprisoned; feuding families, disputed successions and monarchs executing their brothers; exiled nobles, war with France and enemies forced to unite against a common foe - the history of the Wars of the Roses is so filled with drama that it feels like fiction. In fact, it has inspired fiction. As Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin said: "I've drawn on many parts of history, but the Wars of the Roses is probably the one A Song Of Ice and Fire is closest to."
Telling the story of the fifteenth century wars between Lancastrians and Yorkists, The Wars of the Roses follows the course of the conflict from the succession of infant King Henry VI right through to the defeat of rebellions under Henry VII. Its protagonists were twisted by their conflicting loyalties of blood, marriage and, above all, ambition. From mad Henry VI captured in battle to the mystery of the 'Princes in the Tower' and the truth behind Richard III's deformity, the book is a lively account of more than 30 tumultuous years.
Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, artworks and maps, The Wars of the Roses reveals the scheming and betrayal, the skullduggery and murder behind the struggle to gain power - and then hold on to it.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Index; Maps; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
876 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78274-239-5 (9781782742395)
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Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Vikings, The Medieval Warrior and Kings and Queens of the Medieval World, among many other books. A former defence consultant, he also writes on personal self-defence and modern military technology. He lives in northern England.
Content
Introduction 6
Chapter 1
Foundations of the Wars of the Roses 30
Chapter 2
The Early Reign of King Henry VI 50
Chapter 3
Richard, Duke of York 70
Chapter 4
The Parliament of Devils 90
Chapter 5
Edward, Earl of March 108
Chapter 6
The First Reign of Edward IV 132
Chapter 7
The Second Reigns of Henry and Edward 158
Chapter 8
Richard III 182
Chapter 9
The Legacy of the Wars of the Roses 208
Appendix 218
Bibliography 219
Index 220
Picture Credits 224
Chapter 1
Foundations of the Wars of the Roses 30
Chapter 2
The Early Reign of King Henry VI 50
Chapter 3
Richard, Duke of York 70
Chapter 4
The Parliament of Devils 90
Chapter 5
Edward, Earl of March 108
Chapter 6
The First Reign of Edward IV 132
Chapter 7
The Second Reigns of Henry and Edward 158
Chapter 8
Richard III 182
Chapter 9
The Legacy of the Wars of the Roses 208
Appendix 218
Bibliography 219
Index 220
Picture Credits 224