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The Lancaster and York: Wars of the Roses (Paperback)

by Alison Weir (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Pimlico; New edition edition (7 May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0712666745
  • ISBN-13: 978-0712666749
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 47,265 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for England's throne saw some of the bloodiest battles on England's soil. This account of the war focuses on the human side - on the people and personalities involved in the conflict, chiefly King Henry VI and the Duke of York, Richard Plantagenet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best on the subject, 3 Jan 2006
By Mr. D. A. Cure "Sir Danalot" (Droitwich) - See all my reviews
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This is an incredibly important work, as despite there being a stack of books covering the period of the Wars of the Roses, no other gives a clear and concise background to the conflict (and such information is vital in understanding why it occurred), and there are few others that are as thorough in their approach, without descending into academic jargon.

I should point out that this deals primarily with the background from Edward III to Henry VI's reign, and then focuses upon the years 1455 to 1471, in other words, finishing with Henry VI's capture and murder after Tewkesbury. It is true that the conflict was to continue until Bosworth in 1485 (and technically until 1487), but I believe she has had other volumes dealing with these years.

I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with an interest in late medieval England, and the Wars of the Roses, as it caters for most levels of knowledge, and deals with the characters behind the violence and politics. It is very well written, and as gripping as I have ever found a history text to be.

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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping and intriguing read, 27 Jun 2003
By Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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From 1455 to 1487, England was torn apart in a conflict that pitted a kaleidoscope of magnates, aristocrats and power-players against one another. Symbolized by the roses that represented the two royal families (York and Lancaster), this war was all about power, vengeance and position. This wonderful book begins in the 1300s, with the roots of the conflict, showing the roots of the war, and who fought it and why.

I must say that it is one of the most fascinating and informative history books I have read in a while. The era that the book discusses has it all - murder, intrigue, battle, betrayal, vengeance, infidelity, murder, and much more. And, as it should be, the author takes this era, and weaves its history into a gripping and intriguing read. Overall, I found this to be a great book, and I highly recommend it to you.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read., 14 Jan 2001
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For the first time I feel as if I have been able to follow the course of this episode of English history. Up to now it has been a confusing mess, but the characters are brought to life and the background thoroughly explained.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the lot of them ...
Having read several "serious" books about What Happened Next after Henry V's murderous pursuit of the French throne, I have to say that Alison Weir is the only author to deal... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pfranz Capfka

5.0 out of 5 stars Both detailed and a fascinating read

In this volume, Alison Weir yet again proves her skill and talent in providing a comprehensive history of her subject, while at the same time Engaging the reader with an... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gary Selikow

4.0 out of 5 stars Focuses on the characters rather than other aspects.
Alison Weir's very readable account of the origin and the first phase of the Wars of the Roses focuses, on her own admission, on the personalities and the characters of the two... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Too many books

4.0 out of 5 stars A detailed book which deals with a forgotten period of English history.
This book is a very interesting well-written narrative which provides a lot of information on the Wars of the Roses. Read more
Published 15 months ago by HBH

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Alison Weirs book is a gripping account of one of England's more interesting historical periods.

She brings the whole story to life in a very readable and wholistic fashion... Read more

Published on 5 Jul 2002 by spillage

3.0 out of 5 stars Weir is overly biased
While Allison Weir's account of the War of the Roses is a good read, I feel it gives an oversimplified account of the war and the events leading up to it. Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2002 by kimilvic

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Alison Weir's book is a masterpiece explaining the intricte detail surrounding the whole period with clarity rarely achieved in the many other texts on the subject. Read more
Published on 3 Jul 2002 by spillage

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping work from one of England's great historical authors
From the origins of the war back in the days of Edward III, to the minute details of the conflict itself, Alison Weir's gripping work provides the reader with an invaluable... Read more
Published on 2 May 2002 by liz.1806@angelfire.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping historical narrative of a neglected period
Alison Weir writes in a scholarly yet exciting fashion about a period of history not really covered widely in "popular" history books. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent history of the Wars of the Roses
The best history of the Wars of the Roses I have yet read. Alison Weir's book builds the tension to the main battles of 1460/61 beautifully. Read more
Published on 2 May 2000

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