
The Wars of the Roses
A.J. Pollard(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 20. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-333-65822-2 (ISBN)
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Description
The civil wars of the first half of the fifteenth century still stand in the popular imagination as the period of greatest anarchy in English history. While historians have long taken a more measured view, controversy still surrounds their interpretation. In this revised edition of his revaluation of the Wars of the Roses, A. J. Pollard has incorporated into the text the product of new research and consideration of the debates which have emerged since the book was first published in 1988. These include the new stress on 'constitutional' history, intensified dispute about the origins of the wars, and recent reinterpretations of the careers of some of the principal personalities. In a topic which has become more contested in the last decade of the twentieth century, this introduction offers a succinct narrative, a review of the historiography and an overview of the problems of interpretation of the character, causes, impact and consequences of the wars which periodically disrupted England between 1459 and 1487.
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'A stimulating summary which brings the subject up to date. Clear and level-headed approach.' - Mr G.C.F. Forster, University of LeedsMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
2 maps, tables, bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
217 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-65822-2 (9780333658222)
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Person
A. J. POLLARD is Professor of History at the University of Teesside.
Content
Preface Preface to Revised Edition Maps and Tables Introduction The Wars in History The Course of the Wars The Causes of the Wars The Impact of the Wars Aftermath of the Wars The European Context of the Wars Conclusion References Select Bibliography Glossary Index