Richard Iii: The Road To Bosworth Field
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
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A meticulously researched work of historical biography and narrative history, Richard III: The Road to Bosworth Field chronicles the turbulent life and reign of one of England's most controversial monarchs, tracing his path from the Wars of the Roses to his fateful defeat at Bosworth Field in 1485. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and scholarly analysis, Hammond and Sutton present a balanced and authoritative account that cuts through centuries of Tudor propaganda to reassess Richard III's character, political acumen, and legacy. The tone is measured and academic yet compellingly readable, making it an essential resource for both serious historians and enthusiastic readers of medieval English history. The authors detail the complex web of loyalties, betrayals, and dynastic ambitions that defined the Yorkist era, illustrating how Richard's rise and fall reshaped the English monarchy forever.
Author: P.W. Hammond & Anne F. Sutton
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A meticulously researched work of historical biography and narrative history, Richard III: The Road to Bosworth Field chronicles the turbulent life and reign of one of England's most controversial monarchs, tracing his path from the Wars of the Roses to his fateful defeat at Bosworth Field in 1485. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and scholarly analysis, Hammond and Sutton present a balanced and authoritative account that cuts through centuries of Tudor propaganda to reassess Richard III's character, political acumen, and legacy. The tone is measured and academic yet compellingly readable, making it an essential resource for both serious historians and enthusiastic readers of medieval English history. The authors detail the complex web of loyalties, betrayals, and dynastic ambitions that defined the Yorkist era, illustrating how Richard's rise and fall reshaped the English monarchy forever.