Duke Richard of York 1411-1460 (Oxford Historical Monographs) [Hardcover]

P. A. Johnson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198229461 | ISBN-13: 978-0198229469 | Publication Date: September 22, 1988

This first biography of Richard, third duke of York, is a case study of the political opposition of a great lord to the regime of Henry VI. Focusing on the increasing isolation of a once loyal subject, the book includes the first evaluation of Richard's two effective periods as Protector of England, and presents fresh evidence on the events surrounding the Wars of the Roses and Richard's unsuccessful claim to the throne in 1460.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Johnson has much of value to offer' Times Higher Education Supplement

`the first scholarly account of the career of Richard III's father' The Ricardian

'a very thorough, careful and competent piece of work' Christine Carpenter, New Hall, Cambridge, Ancient and Medieval

'But on the fourteen-fifties, the kernel of the book, Dr Johnson has produced a narrative more detailed and convincing than anything to date. Precise scholarship on small issues gives confidence to his interpretations.' M.A. Hicks, King Alfred's College, Winchester, Northern History, Vol.XXVI

'many questions remain unanswered ... But this highly competent biography sets limits to our uncertainty and will be welcomed by historians on both sides of the Irish Sea.' Art Cosgrove, University College, Dublin, Irish Historical Studies

About the Author

P. A. Johnson, Deputy Headmaster, Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancs..

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 22, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198229461
• ISBN-13: 978-0198229469
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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