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The Wars of the Roses
Terence Wise
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Description for The Wars of the Roses
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 182 x 4. Weight in Grams: 182.
Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses: 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, armour and standards of the time.
Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses: 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, armour and standards of the time.
Product Details
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Series
Men-at-Arms
Condition
New
Weight
170g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780850455205
SKU
V9780850455205
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Terence Wise
Terence Wise is one of Osprey’s most popular authors and has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 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. Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical ... Read more
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