A Guide to the Wars of the Roses.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Birks, Derek Ronald.

Contributor:

Birks, Derek.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil war.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed and accessible guide to the Wars of the Roses, a series of English civil conflicts during the fifteenth century. Written by Derek Birks, the work organizes the historical complexities of the period into manageable episodes, aiming to help readers understand the origins, key events, and ultimate resolution of the wars. The book incorporates insights from the author's fifty years of study as a historian and teacher, and includes references to primary sources and recommended secondary works for further exploration. Designed for students and general readers seeking clarity on this tumultuous period, the book examines pivotal figures such as Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III, while exploring broader societal impacts like the aftermath of the Black Death. The narrative is enriched with visual aids and charts of key protagonists, making it an engaging resource for those interested in medieval English history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Contents

Illustrations

Introduction

Part One Origins of the Conflict

Chapter 1 The Context of the Wars of the Roses

Chapter 2 The Minority of Henry VI

Chapter 3 The Personality of King Henry VI

Chapter 4 Divisions at Court

Chapter 5 An Attempted Coup 1452

Plates

Chapter 6 A Wedding, a Funeral and a Birth

Chapter 7 Fasten Your Seatbelts...

Chapter 8 Bust-up in St Albans, 1455

Chapter 9 A Line Drawn in the Sand, 1459

Chapter 10 So, it’s War Then, 1459

Part Two The Crisis of 1459–64

Chapter 11 Showdown at Ludford Bridge

Chapter 12 A Yorkist Revival?

Chapter 13 The End of the ‘Old Guard’

Chapter 14 Two Battles

Chapter 15 The Bloody Meadow

Chapter 16 Post-Towton Blues

Chapter 17 A Lancastrian Revival?

Chapter 18 Lancaster’s Last Chance Saloon

Part Three The Crisis of 1467–71

Chapter 19 Wedding Bells

Chapter 20 Warwick, the Wedding Planner… Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-03-612054-6

1-03-612052-X

OCLC:

1490382456