The Wars of the Roses

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The Wars of the Roses by Michael Hicks delves into the tumultuous period of English history marked by a series of dynastic disputes that led to the fall of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the Tudors. The book meticulously examines the complex political manoeuvring, battles, and influential figures that defined the era, providing a comprehensive analysis of what caused this significant historical conflict and its long-lasting impact on England.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the complex political landscape and intense family rivalries of 15th-century England. It offers a detailed exploration of the dynastic conflicts that shaped the country's history, providing insightful analysis and vivid storytelling. This read is ideal for history enthusiasts who appreciate well-researched narratives that delve into the intricacies of power struggles and battles.

The Wars of the Roses (1455-85) were a major turning point in English history. This title examines the difficult economic, military, and financial crises and explains the real reasons why the Wars of the Roses began, why they kept recurring, and why, eventually, they ceased.

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The Wars of the Roses (1455–85) were a major turning point in English history. But the underlying causes for the successive upheavals have been hotly contested by historians ever since.

In this original and stimulating new synthesis, distinguished historian Michael Hicks examines the difficult economic, military, and financial crises and explains, for the first time, the real reasons why the Wars of the Roses began, why they kept recurring, and why, eventually, they ceased.

Alongside fresh assessments of key personalities, Hicks sheds new light on the significance of the involvement of the people in politics, the intervention of foreign powers in English affairs, and a fifteenth-century credit crunch.

Combining a meticulous dissection of competing dynamics with a clear account of the course of events, this is a definitive and indispensable history of a compelling, complex period.

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Michael Hicks' The Wars of the Roses has been praised for its comprehensive and vivid account of England's fifteenth-century civil war, offering new insights and an analytical reconsideration of events. The book is lauded for its handsome production and its ability to challenge current orthodoxies while providing clarity on the complex historical tapestry of the period. It is regarded as a vital read for those interested in the period's personalities and controversies, destined to become essential for serious students of medieval English history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300181579

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 24 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Michael Hicks is professor of medieval history and head of the Department of History, University of Winchester, and a specialist on late medieval England. He lives in Winchester, UK.

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