Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses
by David Santiuste
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Indisputably the most effective general of the Wars of the Roses, Edward IV died in his bed, undefeated in battle. Yet Edward has not achieved the martial reputation of other warrior kings such as Henry V - perhaps because he fought battles against his own people in a civil war. It has also been suggested that he lacked the personal discipline expected of a truly great commander. But, as David Santiuste shows in this perceptive and highly readable new study, Edward was a formidable military show more leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized. show lessTags
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David Santiuste's reassessment of Edward's military role, and of the Wars of the Roses in which he played such a vital part, gives a fascinating insight into the politics and the fighting. Based on contemporary sources and the latest scholarly research, Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses brings to life an extraordinary period of English history an is essential reading for anyone with an show more interest in this fascinating period. show less
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- Canonical title
- Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses
- People/Characters
- Edward IV, King of England
- Important places
- England, UK
- Important events
- Wars of the Roses (1455 | 1485)
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 942.044 — History & geography History of Europe England and Wales England Lancaster and York 1400-85 Edward IV 1461-83
- LCC
- DA258 .S26 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England History By period Early and medieval to 1485 1154-1485. Angevins. Plantagenets.
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
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