Skip to content

The Wars of the Roses 1455-1485
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Wars of the Roses 1455-1485 Paperback - 2003

by Hicks, Michael

  • Used
  • as new
  • Paperback

Description

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2003. New book, 96 pages. ESS054. The Wars of the Roses raged from 1455 to 1485 - the longest period of civil war in English history. They barely affected the daily routine of the civilian population, yet for the leaders of the opposing houses of York and Lancaster, the wars were devastating. First hand accounts reveal how the lives of their women and children were blighted during three decades of war, as many of their male relatives met with violent deaths. This book examines in detail the causes, course and results of each of the main wars and concludes with a fascinating insight into why the wars ended so abruptly. Contents: Introduction and chronology; Background to war : Collapsing regimes; Warring sides: Part-timers, professionals, and people; Outbreak: Force for change; The fighting: Dash to battle; Portrait of a soldier: Nicholas Harpsfield; The world around war : Life goes on; Portrait of civilians: Female victims; How the war ended: Decisive victories; Conclusion and consequences: Return to normality; Further reading; Index.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
New
NZ$26.35
NZ$41.80 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 1 to 1 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from Viceroy Books (Queensland, Australia)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

About Viceroy Books Queensland, Australia

Specializing in: History, Military, Miniature Modelling
Biblio member since 2006
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

We are an Online bookshop specialising in History, Military, and Miniature Modelling books, all at discount prices.

Terms of Sale: All prices are in Australian Dollars. All books are guaranteed to be "as described" and can be returned within 7 days of receipt for a full refund if not "as described".

Browse books from Viceroy Books

Details

  • Title The Wars of the Roses 1455-1485
  • Author Hicks, Michael
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing Ltd, Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Date 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 002485
  • ISBN 9781841764917 / 1841764914
  • Weight 0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.83 x 6.74 x 0.26 in (24.97 x 17.12 x 0.66 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 15th Century
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Dewey Decimal Code 942.04

From the publisher

Michael Hicks is Professor of Medieval History at King Alfred's College, Winchester. He holds three history degrees at English universities and has written extensively on the Wars of the Roses, mainly through biographies of important protagonists such as Warwick the Kingmaker, False Fleeting Perjur'd Clarence and Richard III who shaped successive stages of the conflict. He is a regular contributor to history journals and to ‘The Ricardian’.

First line

"The leadership during the wars were the rival kings and the high nobility - dukes, earls, and lords - who were also the social and political elite, and whose activities are well recorded."

Categories

About the author

Michael Hicks is Professor of Medieval History at King Alfred's College, Winchester. He holds three history degrees at English universities and has written extensively on the Wars of the Roses, mainly through biographies of important protagonists such as Warwick the Kingmaker, False Fleeting Perjur'd Clarence and Richard III who shaped successive stages of the conflict. He is a regular contributor to history journals and to 'The Ricardian'.

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.