The Wars of the Roses: 145 (Men-at-Arms)

Wise, Terence

ISBN 10: 0850455200 / ISBN 13: 9780850455205

Published by Osprey Publishing, 1983

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Seller Inventory # rev6755593603

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wars of the Roses: 145 (Men-at-Arms)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850455200
• ISBN 13: 9780850455205
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Embleton, Gerry
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 180 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable account provides a comprehensive guide as to who fought whom, where, when, why and for what, from the origins of the Wars to such famous battles as Tewkesbury and Bosworth. The accompanying photographs, illustrations and colour plates by Gerry Embleton clearly detail the arms, armor and standards of the time.

About the Authors

Terence Wise has been a respected historical writer for more than 50 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.

Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular. He lives in Switzerland, where since 1988 he has also become well known for designing and creating life-size historical figures for museums.