- Paperback: 48 pages
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing; illustrated edition edition (24 Nov 1983)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0850455200
- ISBN-13: 978-0850455205
- Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 0.4 x 24.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable account provides a comprehensive guide as to who fought whom, where, when, why and for what, from the origins of the Wars to such famous battles as Tewkesbury and Bosworth. The accompanying photographs, illustrations and colour plates by Gerry Embleton clearly detail the arms, armor and standards of the time.
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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
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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
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A good introduction to the War. An Osprey book cannot in itself cover enough of this important historical era within its slim cover, of course.
My particular angle was wargaming and painting and I found the images were a rather random selection.
A small book trying to bite off more than it can chew. A nice book nevertheless.
My particular angle was wargaming and painting and I found the images were a rather random selection.
A small book trying to bite off more than it can chew. A nice book nevertheless.
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Excellent general reference on battles and equipment.
14 Feb 2006
Format: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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
" Now is the winter of our discontent...."
12 Aug 2002
Format: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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