Battles of the Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses were a series of bloody battles between the houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English crown, resulting in the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the murder of King Henry VI. This new history focuses on the seventeen battles that took place between 1455 and 1487, including the bloodiest battle ever known on English soil at Towton, the death of Edward Prince of Wales, and the defeat and death of King Richard III at Bosworth. The book also explores the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared at the Tower of London during the reign of King Richard III.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Wars of the Roses were a series of intense and bloody conflicts that took place during one of the most turbulent periods in English history. The houses of Lancaster and York fought fiercely for control of the crown, resulting in the devastation of the nobility and the end of the illustrious Plantagenet dynasty. This new history delves into the seventeen battles that occurred across the country between 1455 and 1487, examining the causes, courses, and outcomes of each conflict.

The first battle of St Albans on 22 May 1455 marked the beginning of the wars, and it was won by the Yorkist faction led by Richard, Duke of York. This battle set the tone for the subsequent conflicts, as it was a significant victory for the Yorkists. However, the wars were not without their bloodiest battles. The battle of Towton on 29 March 1461 was the bloodiest ever known on English soil, resulting in the death of Edward, Prince of Wales, the last male heir of the Lancastrians. This event marked a turning point in the wars, as it effectively ended the Lancastrian dynasty.

The battle of Tewkesbury on 4 May 1471 saw the death of Edward, Prince of Wales, and the subsequent murder of King Henry VI at the Tower of London. This battle marked the end of the Lancastrian reign and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty. King Richard III's defeat and death at the battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485 marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the Tudor dynasty.

The final battle of the Wars of the Roses was at East Stoke on 16 June 1487, where the first Tudor King Henry VII crushed the Yorkist revolt. This battle marked the end of the wars and the beginning of a new era in English history.

The book also delves into the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared at the Tower of London during the reign of King Richard III in 1483. The suspects to their likely murders are discussed, and the book includes many images of the main protagonists, battle sites, maps, and genealogical charts to provide a fascinating new insight into the Wars of the Roses.

Written with the most up-to-date archaeological and documentary research, this new history is a must-read for anyone interested in English history and the turbulent period of the Wars of the Roses.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399083102