Download or read book Bosworth Field and the Wars of the Roses Reprinted written by Alfred Leslie Rowse and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bosworth Field and the Wars of the Roses written by Alfred Lestie Rowe and published by Springer. This book was released on 1966-06-18 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bosworth Field and the Wars of the Roses written by Alfred Leslie Rowse and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Road to Bosworth Field written by Trevor Royle and published by Little Brown GBR. This book was released on 2009 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no single history of the Wars of the Roses - the bloody conflict between supporters of the White Rose of Yorkshire and the Red Rose of Lancashire - which provides a military history while placing the conflict in the context of the political, cultural, religious and social background, not just in England and the rest of the British Isles but also in Europe. This book makes good that omission by producing the definitive account of one of the most dramatic and murderous periods in English history - the years when the rival heirs of King Edward III fought for the right to rule as absolute monarchs. It will also examine the wars and the main personalities against the account provided by William Shakespeare's cycle of historical plays. It paints the period on a broad canvas, refusing to be circumscribed by the narrow dates set down by earlier historians. Instead the story opens with the reign of Richard II and charts over a hundred years of dramatic internecine conflict, treachery and greed, a period in which powerful men perverted justice for their own ends, murdering their opponents and destroying their possessions in the process.
Download or read book Bosworth Field and the Wars of the Roses written by Alfred Leslie Rowse and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth Field written by Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Near this spot, on August 22nd 1485, at the age of 32, King Richard III fell fighting gallantly in defence of his realm & his crown against the usurper Henry Tudor." Today, roses are a sign of love and luxury, but for over 30 years, they provided the symbols for two houses at war for control of England. Thousands of people died and many more were injured fighting beneath the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster, and the noble families ruling England tore each other apart in a struggle that was as bitter as it was bloody. Though what followed was a period of strong rule under the Tudors monarchs, it ultimately came at a terrible cost, and even then, it was through Elizabeth of York that the Tudor line received its legitimacy. After all, while Henry VII won his throne in battle, Elizabeth of York was the daughter of King Edward IV of England, a Yorkist monarch. Few battles in English history are as famous as Bosworth Field. Fought on August 22, 1485, it was the one which decided the outcome of that long and messy conflict. English king Richard III, who had only recently taken the throne, had superior numbers at the battle, but an army fighting under future king Henry VII proved to have the better fighters. When forces near the field under Lord Stanley sided with Henry during the battle, they surrounded and killed Richard. The last York King went down fighting, but as news of the king's death spread, his army turned and ran, and with that, Henry Tudor was now King Henry VII. Immortalized in drama by William Shakespeare and in comedy by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, the Battle of Bosworth Field has been a mainstay of British culture since the day it was fought. Meanwhile, excitement over the real history of the period reached a peak in late 2012 and early 2013 when Richard III's long-lost remains were found by archaeologists. The once proud king, who fell on the field at Bosworth, was found beneath a parking lot after the church in which he had been buried was destroyed. This provoked a new rash of books about Richard, as well as a dispute over where his remains should be reburied. Centuries later, passions can still run high about the conflict. The Wars of the Roses are brought more literally to life by the hundreds of people who dress up in military costumes of the period and refight its battles in displays every summer. Both politically dramatic and visually interesting, the Wars of the Roses are one of the most popular periods for British reenactments. However, the most popular cultural response to the Wars of the Roses is not a work of history or historical fiction but one of fantasy; George R R Martin's Game of Thrones books, and their TV adaptation, are hugely influenced by the Wars of the Roses. Martin has taken the core of the conflict - a political and personal struggle between two medieval dynasties - and depicted it on an epic scale. Though his version contains monsters and magic, it also contains many incidents based on those of the war, as well as characters based on its protagonists, most notably the noble houses of Stark and Lannister. The Wars of the Roses may have ended centuries ago, but they clearly remain fascinating to this day. The Battle of Bosworth Field: The History of the Battle that Ended the Wars of the Roses traces the history that led to Bosworth, and the battle that brought the Tudors to power. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Battle of Bosworth Field like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses written by John A. Wagner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-07-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative A–Z encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses provides accurate and concise descriptions of the major battles and events and the principal historical figures and issues involved. For centuries, historians agreed about the Wars of the Roses, seeing them as four decades of medieval darkness and chaos, when the royal family and the nobility destroyed themselves fighting for control of the royal government. Even Shakespeare got into the act, dramatizing, popularizing, and darkening this viewpoint in eight plays. Today, based on new research, this has become one of the most hotly controversial periods in English history. Historians disagree on fundamental issues, such as dates and facts, as well as interpretation. Most argue that the effects of the wars were not as widespread as once thought, and some see the traditional view of the era as merely Tudor propaganda. A few even claim that England during the late 15th century was "a society organized for peace." Historian John A. Wagner brings readers up to date on the latest research and thinking about this crucial period of England's history.
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth written by Michael Bennett and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2000-02-17 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On an August morning more that five hundred years ago, to the sound of thundering hooves, gunshot, the clash of steel and the cries of men in battle, Richard III, King of England, lost his life and the Plantagenet name came to an end. But what do we really know of the battle which became known as Bosworth Field? How do we separate fact from legend when our knowledge is based on sources which by any reckoning are meagre, garbled or partisan? In this classic account Michael Bennett provides as detailed and authoritative a reconstruction of the battle, and the events that led up to it, as is possible. It is an enthralling detective story uncovering the real facts behind one of the most famous of British battles.
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth written by Michael John Bennett and published by Alan Sutton Publishing. This book was released on 1985 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a background for the battle in which Richard III died and the Plantagenet line came to an end. Looks at British war and politics beginning with the Wars of the Roses, through the York achievements and the insecurities of Richard III's reign.
Download or read book Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth written by Mike Ingram and published by Retinue to Regiment. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Bosworth along with Hastings and Naseby is one of the most important battles in English history and on the death of Richard, ushered in the age of the Tudors. This is the story of two very different men, Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England and Henry Tudor and how they met in battle on 22 August 1485 at Bosworth Field.
Download or read book Bosworth Field and the Wars of the Roses written by Alfred Leslie Rowse and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sir Rhys Ap Thomas and His Family written by Ralph Alan Griffiths and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elidir Ddu (fl. 1302-1326) was the son of Elidir ap Rhys of Crug, Wales. He was the father of Philip and grandfather of Nicholas ap Philip ap Syr Elidir Ddu. Nicholas married Sioned, daughter of Gruffydd ap Llwelyn Foethus of Llangathen and became the father of Gruffydd ap Nicholas who became a powerful Welsh nobleman. He was married three times and became the father of eleven children, several of whom also rose to prominence. One of his grandchildren was Sir Rhys ap Thomas (d. 1525) who was important during the Wars of the Roses and then alligned himself with Henry VII, a fellow Welshman.
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth Field written by William Hutton and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ravenspur written by Conn Iggulden and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness the rise of the Tudors in the stunning conclusion to Conn Iggulden's powerful retelling of the Wars of the Roses. 'An utterly compelling page-turner full of historical facts. A fascinating read' Sun England, 1470. A divided kingdom cannot stand. King Edward of York has been driven out of England. Queen Elizabeth and her children tremble in sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. The House of Lancaster has won the crown, but York will not go quietly. Desperate to reclaim his throne, Edward lands at Ravenspur with a half-drowned army and his brother Richard at his side. Every hand is against them, every city gate is shut, yet the brothers York go on the attack. But neither sees that their true enemy is Henry Tudor, now grown into a man. As the Red Dragon - 'the man of destiny' - his claim to the throne leads to Bosworth Field and a battle that will call an end to the Wars of the Roses . . . 'A tough, pacy chronicle of bloody encounters, betrayals and cruelties. Superb' Daily Mail 'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction' Daily Mirror 'Superb, fantastic, extraordinary' Sunday Express
Download or read book King Richard II written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth Field written by William Hutton and published by Tempus Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fought on the 22nd August 1485, the Battle of Bosworth ended the Wars of the Roses: Richard III and the House of York were defeated and Henry Tudor became king, beginning a new ruling dynasty. This classic account of the battle was written by William Hutton, a Birmingham antiquarian and bookseller and first published in 1788. This edition contains a new introduction to William Hutton and celebrates 25 years of Alan Sutton in history publishing.
Download or read book The Battle of Bosworth Field written by William Hutton and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
