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31%OFFAlison Weir - Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses - 9780099540175 - 9780099540175
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Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses

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Description for Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses paperback. The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England was characterised by treachery, deceit and at St Albans, Blore Hill and Towton, some of the bloodiest and dramatic battles on England's soil. This title presents an account that focuses on the human side of history, on the people and personalities involved in the conflict. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports., geneal. tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 360.

A lucid, gripping account of the human side of one of the bloodiest chapters of British history.

The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England was characterised by treachery, deceit and - at St Albans, Blore Hill and Towton, - some of the goriest and most dramatic battles on England's soil. Between 1455 and 1487 the royal coffers were bankrupted, and the conflict resulted in the downfall of the houses of Lancaster and York and the emergence of the illustrious Tudor dynasty.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099540175
SKU
9780099540175
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Alison Weir
Alison Weir is one of Britain’s top-selling historians. She is the author of numerous works of history and historical fiction, specialising in the medieval and Tudor periods. Her bestselling history books include The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Elizabeth of York and The Lost Tudor Princess. Her novels include Innocent Traitor, Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen ... Read more

Reviews for Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses
Weir provides immense satisfaction. She writes in a pacy, vivid style, engaging the heart as well as the mind
Independent
A joy to read
Economist
A lively account of plotting and intrigues
Daily Mail
An exciting and fast-moving account.
Rachel Bellerby
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