Uncover the hidden stories of the women who shaped the Lancastrian dynasty.
Red Roses explores the lives of the daughters, wives, and mothers who navigated the treacherous world of medieval England. From Blanche of Gaunt to Margaret Beaufort, discover the power and influence these women wielded behind the scenes.
Amy Licence delves into their marriages, liaisons, and struggles for survival, revealing their vital roles in a time of war and political intrigue. Perfect for history enthusiasts and biography readers, this gripping account offers a fresh perspective on the Wars of the Roses. Explore the untold stories now!
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AMY LICENCE is a bestselling historian of women's lives in the medieval and early modern period, from Queens to commoners. She is the author of Red Roses and The Lost Kings (both THP).
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Wars of the Roses were not just fought by men on the battlefield. Behind the scenes, there were daughters, wives, mistresses, mothers and queens whose lives and influences helped shape the most dramatic of English conflicts. This book traces the story of women on the Lancastrian side, from the children borne by Blanche, wife of John of Gaunt, through the turbulent fifteenth century to the advent of Margaret Beaufort's son in 1509, and establishment of the Tudor dynasty. From the secret liaisons of Katherine Swynford and Catherine of Valois to the love lives of Mary de Bohun and Jacquetta of Luxembourg, to the Queenship of Joan of Navarre and Margaret of Anjou, this book explores their experiences as women. What bound them to their cause? What real influence did they wield? Faced with the dangers of treason and capture, defamation and childbirth, read how these extraordinary women survived in extraordinary times. AUTHOR: Amy Licence is an award-winning author and historian with seven books to her name. She has written for the Guardian, the TLS, Huffington Post and BBC History. She also appeared in Philippa Gregory's BBC2 documentary The Real Women of the Wars of the Roses in 2013. She lives in Canterbury, Kent, and writes a blog / SELLING POINTS: . First dynastic history of the women on the Lancastrian side of the Wars of the Roses . Brings the period to life with dramatic and accessible prose written from a new perspective . Tells of the dramatic and tragic lives of 14 women . An accessible introduction to the Wars of the Roses 18 b/w illustrations The Wars of the Roses were not just fought by men on the battlefield. Behind the scenes, there were daughters, wives, mistresses, mothers and queens whose lives and influences helped shape the most dramatic of English conflicts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780750970501
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