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The Wars of the Roses

The Key Players in the Struggle for Supremacy

ISBN: 1445646358

In the second half of the fifteenth century, for over thirty years, civil war tore England apart.

However, its roots were deeper and its thorns were felt for longer than this time frame suggests.

The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses were not a coherent period of continual warfare. There were distinct episodes of conflict, interspersed with long periods of peace. But the struggles never really ceased. Motives changed, fortunes waxed and waned, the nature of kingship was weighed and measured and the mettle of some of England’s greatest families was put to the test.

Matthew Lewis examines the people behind these events, exploring the personalities of the main players, their motives, successes and failures. He uncovers some of the lesser-known tales and personal stories often lost in the broad sweep of the Wars of the Roses, in a period of famously complex loyalties and shifting fortunes.

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RayG

I have read several books on the Wars of the Roses over the years, ranging from dull, academic tomes to exciting, 'historical fiction', but this book is probably the best one I've read so far. It's well written, in an accessible yet highly informative style, and the author clearly knows the subject matter very well.

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Initiate

The author weaves the narrative of the War of the Roses in a way that engages you and makes you want to learn even more medieval history. I can't wait for my kids to get a little older so I can add this to their school curriculum.

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Sarah Bryson

I absolutely adored Matthew Lewis’ book on the Wars of the Roses. It is one of the very best books on this period of history that I have ever read. It was well written, thoroughly researched and provides the reader with a wealth of information.

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The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses were not a coherent period of continual warfare. There were distinct episodes of conflict, interspersed with long periods of peace. But the struggles never really ceased. Motives changed, fortunes waxed and waned, the nature of kingship was weighed and measured and the mettle of some of England’s greatest families was put to the test.

Matthew Lewis examines the people behind these events, exploring the personalities of the main players, their motives, successes and failures. He uncovers some of the lesser-known tales and personal stories often lost in the broad sweep of the Wars of the Roses, in a period of famously complex loyalties and shifting fortunes.

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RayG

I have read several books on the Wars of the Roses over the years, ranging from dull, academic tomes to exciting, 'historical fiction', but this book is probably the best one I've read so far. It's well written, in an accessible yet highly informative style, and the author clearly knows the subject matter very well.

Read full review
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Initiate

The author weaves the narrative of the War of the Roses in a way that engages you and makes you want to learn even more medieval history. I can't wait for my kids to get a little older so I can add this to their school curriculum.

Read full review
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Sarah Bryson

I absolutely adored Matthew Lewis’ book on the Wars of the Roses. It is one of the very best books on this period of history that I have ever read. It was well written, thoroughly researched and provides the reader with a wealth of information.

Read full review


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