Tewkesbury 1471: The Last Yorkist Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History) - Hardcover

Gravett, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0275988643 ISBN 13: 9780275988647

Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc, 2005

Synopsis

In this book, Christopher Gravett details the climactic events of 1471 and the battle that virtually extinguished the Lancastrian cause. After the crushing Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461, King Edward IV appeared to have triumphed in England's bloody Wars of the Roses. The Lancastrian King Henry VI was even a prisoner in the Tower of London. By 1470, however, Edward's erstwhile ally the Earl of Warwick - The 'Kingmaker' - had joined the Lancastrians and a final reckoning was inevitable. Warwick perished at Barnet in April 1471, and on 4 May Edward confronted his enemies, including Edward, Prince and last hope of the House of Lancaster, at Tewkesbury.

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Review:

Books in Osprey's 'Campaign' series stand out at both secondary and college levels as works' that will engage and sustain student interest ... sophisticated maps and comprehensive graphics complement the texts without overwhelming them.

About the Author:

CHRISTOPHER GRAVETTE In 1415 King Henry V of England invaded France and won an overwhelming victory at the Battle of Agincourt. Following his victory, the English conquered a large part of northern France, and by 1429 were besieging the city of Orleans. In this darkest hour, France's fortunes were transformed by the inspirational leadership of a young woman, Jeanne d'Arc. Within four months the French had broken the siege and won a great victory at the battle of Patay over the previously invincible English. This book examines the crucial campaign that marked the turning point of the Hundred Years War, and that began the legend of Joan of Arc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0275988643
• ISBN 13: 9780275988647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96