The Wars of the Roses - Couverture souple

St John Parker, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0853727791 ISBN 13 : 9780853727798

Editeur : Pitkin Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

The Wars of the Roses which took place in England during the 15th century have passed into folk-memory as bloody, vicious struggles for power, with the throne as the prize and ordinary people as the victims. William Shakespeare’s propaganda for the Tudor dynasty played a great part in creating this legend. Yet the truth was rather more complex. Although power changed hands often, and sometimes with bewildering speed, English society in general was relatively stable, and prosperous. The Wars of the Roses represent a stage in the evolution of a British nation, emerging from the long shadow of medieval France that had lain over these islands since the Norman Conquest. This popular book covers the period beautifully.

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À propos de l?auteur

Michael St John Parker is a historian and writer who has written a numerous amount of Pitkin guides. These include King Arthur, William Shakespeare, The Wars of the Roses, Life in Victorian Britain, The Civil War, Britain's Kings and Queens and more.

Michael St John Parker is a historian and writer who has written a numerous amount of Pitkin guides. These include King Arthur, William Shakespeare, The Wars of the Roses, Life in Victorian Britain, The Civil War, Britain's Kings and Queens and more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitkin Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0853727791
• ISBN 13: 9780853727798
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 24
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible