Illustrated throughout, this text dispels the popular myths surrounding the Wars of the Roses, and provides an analysis of key engagements, the armies, and the liveries and badges of this tumultuous conflict.
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Terence Wise is one of Osprey’s most popular authors and has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders.
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Excellent general reference on battles and equipment.,
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This review is from: The Wars of the Roses (Men at Arms Series, 145) (Paperback)
This volume in Osprey's limitless Men at Arms series offers an excellent overall reference on the battles and the arms and armor of this late 15th-century civil war. The breakdown of law that resulted from the existing system of hiring soldiers is explained, as well as its repercussions on the conflict. Small maps are included for all the major battles, including Towton, Tewkesbury, Hexham, Barnet, and Bosworth. The discussion of equipment includes several subtleties, such as the correct origin of the term "pole axe" and the dubious historical value of medieval harnesses of plate assembled by later collectors.
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" Now is the winter of our discontent....",
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This review is from: The Wars of the Roses (Osprey Trade Editions) (Paperback)
The copy I have is the Osprey Men at Arms title written in 1983, but the pages are identical to the ones shown here. Let's face it...there are scores of books on the War of the Roses. This one gives a good visual grasp of the conflict, and impresses the reader with the sheer slaughter perpetrated...twenty-five percent losses to the cream of English nobility. There are some decent descriptions of battles and the armor and weapons used. Especially of interest is the section on the systems of recruitment and organization of the armies.A long period of chaos and dynastic struggle in English history, finally brought to an end with the House of Tudor. My first Men at Arms title purchased, years ago, so I am somewhat fond of this one. They still need help in the map department. History books without decent maps should be a punishable offense. S'wounds!
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The civil war known as the Wars of the Roses were fought between Yorkshire and Lancashire, identified by white and red roses respectively, and lasted thirty bloody years, inflicting great damage to the land its people and killing so many of the aristocracy that a new nobility had to be created in the reign of Henry VII-a good king who brought peace and prosperity to his kingdom, unlike his predecessor, the usurper Richard III, who stole the throne by deceit and foul murders. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor, Duke of York, Duke of Buckingham, Duke of Somerset, John of Gaunt, Prince Edward, Wallace Collection, Athena Picture Library, Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Pembroke, Mortimer's Cross, Protector of the Realm, West Country, Duke of Gloucester New!
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The civil war known as the Wars of the Roses were fought between Yorkshire and Lancashire, identified by white and red roses respectively, and lasted thirty bloody years, inflicting great damage to the land its people and killing so many of the aristocracy that a new nobility had to be created in the reign of Henry VII-a good king who brought peace and prosperity to his kingdom, unlike his predecessor, the usurper Richard III, who stole the throne by deceit and foul murders. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
livery colours, plate armour, white falcon, white lion, mail shirt Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor, Duke of York, Duke of Buckingham, Duke of Somerset, John of Gaunt, Prince Edward, Wallace Collection, Athena Picture Library, Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Pembroke, Mortimer's Cross, Protector of the Realm, West Country, Duke of Gloucester New!
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- Medieval Heraldry (Men-at-Arms) by Terence Wise in Back Matter
- The Making of the King 1066 by Alan Lloyd on page 4
- Medieval Siege Warfare (Elite) by Christopher Gravett in Back Matter
- Ancient and Medieval Modelling (Modelling Masterclass) by Peter Armstrong in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (2) : Austria, Britian, Prussia, & Russia (Men at Arms Series, 78) by Terence Wise in Front Matter
- Knights of Christ (Men-at-Arms) by Terence Wise in Front Matter
- English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 (Warrior) by Christopher Gravett in Back Matter
- Artillery Equipments of the Napoleonic Wars (Men at Arms Series, 96) by Terence Wise in Front Matter
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