| Lancaster Against York: The Wars of the Roses and the Foundation of Modern Britain Contributor(s): Royle, Trevor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403966729 ISBN-13: 9781403966728 Publisher: St. Martin's Press OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: In this sweeping history, Trevor Royle details one of the bloodiest episodes in British history. The prize was the crown of England, and the players were the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The dynastic quarrel threatened the collapse of the monarchy as a succession of weak rulers failed to deal with an overzealous aristocracy, plunging England into a series of violent encounters. The bloody battles and political intrigue between the rival heirs of King Edward III brought forth one of the most dynamic ruling families of England--the Tudors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Europe - Great Britain - Norman Conquest To Late Medieval (1066-1485) - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 942.04 |
| LCCN: 2008000333 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.40 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 15th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this sweeping history, Trevor Royle details one of the bloodiest episodes in British history. The prize was the crown of England, and the players were the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The dynastic quarrel threatened the collapse of the monarchy as a succession of weak rulers failed to deal with an overzealous aristocracy, plunging England into a series of violent encounters. The bloody battles and political intrigue between the rival heirs of King Edward III brought forth one of the most dynamic ruling families of England--the Tudors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Royle, Trevor: - Trevor Royle is Associate Editor of the Sunday Herald and a regular commentator on international affairs for BBC radio. He is the author of Crimea: The Great Crimean War, 1854-1856. |