The Kingmaker's Sisters: Six Powerful Women in the Wars of the Roses

The Kingmaker's Sisters is a new history of the Wars of the Roses that looks at the role of Warwick the Kingmaker's six sisters, who married powerful noblemen and fought on opposing sides. It is written from a feminist perspective and will appeal to general readers, historians, and those with an interest in feminist history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Warwick, the Earl of Warwick and Salisbury, whose immense wealth and power made him a pivotal figure in the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487), had six sisters: Joan, Cecily, Alice, Eleanor, Katherine, and Margaret. These sisters married into powerful noblemen who were involved in the intense conflict between the Yorkists and the Lancastrians.

The Kingmaker's Sisters delves into the intricate roles that these women played during this turbulent period. While they were primarily known as wives, mothers, and homemakers, they also acted as deputies for their absent husbands, navigating the complex political landscape of late fifteenth-century England. The book explores how the struggle between the Yorkists and the Lancastrians impacted their lives and families, shedding light on the experiences of women in a male-dominated society.

Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, this is the first history of the Wars of the Roses to be written from a feminist perspective. It appeals to a wide range of readers, including general readers interested in medieval history, historians of the period, and those with an interest in feminist history. The book offers a fresh perspective on the conflict, highlighting the contributions and sacrifices made by women during a time of great upheaval.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803992457
Edition number: New ed