Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses

Name: Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Brand: ABC-CLIO
SKU: 9781851093588-V
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By Wagner, John A.

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This authoritative A-Z encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses provides accurate and concise descriptions of the major battles and events and the principal historical figures and issues involved. For centuries, historians agreed about the Wars of the Roses, seeing them as four decades of medieval darkness and chaos, when the royal family and the nobility destroyed themselves fighting for control of the royal government. Even Shakespeare got into the act, dramatizing, popularizing, and darkening this viewpoint in eight plays. Today, based on new research, this has become one of the most hotly controversial periods in English history. Historians disagree on fundamental issues, such as dates and facts, as well as interpretation. Most argue that the effects of the wars were not as widespread as once thought, and some see the traditional view of the era as merely Tudor propaganda. A few even claim that England during the late 15th century was "a society organized for peace." Historian John A. Wagner brings readers up to date on the latest research and thinking about this crucial period of England's history.

Product details

Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 408
Release Date:: 2001-07-01
Publication Date:: 2001-07-12
Publisher:: ABC-CLIO
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1851093583
ISBN13:: 9781851093588
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 12
Maximum Reading Age:: 17
Weight:: 959 g
Height:: 183 cm
Width:: 260 cm
Thickness:: 26 cm

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