The Wars of the Roses (A Royal History of England)

CHEETHAM, Anthony; FRASER, Antonia

ISBN 10: 0520228022 / ISBN 13: 9780520228023

Published by University of California Press, Berkley, CA, 2000

About this Item

The red rose of the House of Lancaster and the white rose of the House of York are two of the most familiar emblems in English history. This book covers the period that begins with the accession of Henry IV, the first Lancastrian king, in 1399, and ends with the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Previously published as the author's contribution to: 'The lives of the kings & queens of England', edited by Antonia Fraser. Revised. and updated. Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, 1998. Includes index. 104 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked. Unpacked weight, 444g. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations. Size: 25cm Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wars of the Roses (A Royal History of England)
• Publisher: University of California Press, Berkley, CA
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520228022
• ISBN 13: 9780520228023
• Binding: French Flaps, Card Wrappers
• Edition: First Printing.
• Condition: As New
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Britain - History, Politics & Topography

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Synopsis

From Henry IV, the first Lancastrian king, to Richard III, The Wars of the Roses follows the history of the kings of the houses of Lancaster and York who shaped this tumultuous period of English history. Anthony Cheetham provides insight into the politics, society, and economy of this time, and above all, he conveys the personal histories and characters of its rulers.

About the series A Royal History of England:

From the beginning of monarchical power in Norman times to the present queen, the British royal family has experienced many scandals, triumphs, and changes in public image, but few of their reigns can be described as uneventful. With contributions by specialist authors and contemporary illustrations of royal heraldry and coats of arms, Antonia Fraser has edited a definitive and entertaining history of one of the most powerful monarchies in the world.

About the Author

Antonia Fraser is editor of the best-selling updated edition of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (California, 1999), as well as several other best-selling histories including The Gunpowder Plot. Text by Anthony Cheetham.