Lancaster Against York: The Wars of the Roses and the Foundation of Modern Britain

In this sweeping history, Trevor Royle details one of the bloodiest episodes in British history. The prize was the crown of England, and the players were the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The dynastic quarrel threatened the collapse of the monarchy as a succession of weak rulers failed to deal with an overzealous aristocracy, plunging England into a series of violent encounters. The bloody battles and political intrigue between the rival heirs of King Edward III brought forth one of the most dynamic ruling families of England--the Tudors.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 07/01/2008
ISBN: 9781403966728
Pages: 353
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2008 pg. 590
Booklist 06/01/2008 pg. 25
Chronicle of Higher Education 10/24/2008 pg. 20
Choice 06/01/2009