Wars of the Roses

A Quick Read

von Allison Bonham, Academic Links, Brooke Bonham

70 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Wars of the Roses: A Quick Read is a short, engaging book that introduces the key events of the Wars of the Roses. Covering battles, political struggles, and royal rivalries, this book provides an easy-to-read overview of the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York. It begins with the death of Edward III in 1377 and follows major events like the battles of Towton, Barnet, and Bosworth Field. Readers will explore the rise and fall of kings, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, and the marriage that united England. From the chaos of war to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, this book presents history in a way that sparks curiosity. Perfect for those new to the topic, it makes learning about this fascinating period simple and exciting.

*Note: These are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook

Topics Included: Overview - Overview of the War of the Roses1377 - Death of Edward III1399 - Richard II Deposed1422 - Death of Henry V1455 - Henry VI's Madness Begins1455 - Battle of St. Albans1460 - Battle of Northampton1460 - Treaty of Anglo-French Alliance1460 - The Battle of Wakefield1461 - Battle of Towton1461 - Edward IV Crowned1464 - Edward IV Marries Elizabeth Woodville1469 - Rebellion of the Earl of Warwick1470 - Battle of Edgecote Moor1470 - Restoration of Henry VI1471 - Battle of Barnet1471 - Battle of Tewkesbury1471 - Death of Henry VI1475 - Treaty of Picquigny1483 - Death of Edward IV1483 - Richard III Claims the Throne1483 - Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower1485 - Battle of Bosworth Field1485 - Death of Richard III1485 - Henry VII Marries Elizabeth of York1486 - Birth of Prince Arthur1492 - Henry VII Secures the Throne1495 - Perkin Warbeck Rebellion1499 - Execution of Perkin Warbeck1502 - Death of Prince Arthur1509 - Death of Henry VIILegacy of the War of the Roses