Lancaster and York: Wars of the Roses - Hardcover

Weir, Alison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0224038346 ISBN 13: 9780224038348

Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England convulsed the kingdom between 1455 and 1487. This book focuses on the human side of history, on the people and personalities involved in the conflict. At the centre of the book stand Henry VI, the pious King whose mental instability led to political chaos; Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York and Henry's rival; and most important of all, Margaret of Anjou, Henry's wife, who took up arms in her husband's cause and battled for many years in a violent man's world.

About this title

Review:

"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)

Book Description:

A riveting account of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the human side of the story.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0224038346
• ISBN 13: 9780224038348
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480