The Last White Rose
The Secret Wars of the Tudors
$42.89
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2011
Summary
A brilliant new interpretation of one of the most dramatic periods of British history.
The Wars of the Roses didn’t end at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Despite the death of Richard III and Henry VII’s victory, it continued underground into the following century with plots, pretenders and subterfuge by the ousted white rose faction. In a brand new interpretation of this turning point in history, well known historian Desmond Seward reviews the story of the Tudors’ se…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849019804 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1849019800 |
| Author: | Mr Desmond Seward |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 312g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 135mm x 31mm |
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The Last White Rose is history as it should be written: without hindsight or embellishment, but with erudition and a sense of immediacy that makes it a gripping and original read.
The Last White Rose is history as it should be written: without hindsight or embellishment, but with erudition and a sense of immediacy that makes it a gripping and original read.
A vivid and compelling account of a neglected aspect of Tudor history.Gripping and enthralling … no writer of fiction, however imaginative, could dream up more spell binding plots than what actually happened, so skilfully recounted here.An entertaining and valuable exploration of the early Tudor period. - Literary ReviewThe best and richest modern narrative history of the fiercely complex War of the Roses. - Military TimesA fluent, well-researched book. - Catholic HeraldA worthwhile addition. - The FieldFans of the period will love this investigation. - Family History MonthlyAbout The Author
Mr Desmond Seward
Desmond Seward was born in Paris and educated at Ampleforth and St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. He is the author of many books, including The Monks of War, The Hundred Years War, The Wars of the Roses, and The Last White Rose.
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