Volume 32 of the series From Retinue to Regiment 1453-1618 offers a new and authoritative account of the military campaigns of the Wars of the Roses. Based on decades of archival research and new archaeological discoveries, it provides a fresh perspective on the civil wars of the mid-15th century. The first of three volumes examines the early phase of the conflict from 1455 to the Yorkists' capture of the throne in March 1461. It examines the great battles of Northampton, St Albans and the decisive battle of Towton, as well as lesser-known campaigns in Ireland and Calais. Based on four decades of archival research by the author, it presents new interpretations of important battles, particularly Wakefield and Towton, taking into account the latest archaeological findings to reshape our understanding of warfare during this period. Each battle and campaign is reconstructed in detail, highlighting the role of important figures. The Wars of the Roses Volume 1 shows how the outcomes of battles were influenced not only by chivalric ideals and constitutional principles, but also by deception, personal ambition and individual acts of courage and skill.
Author
Grummitt, David
Title
The Wars of the Roses. Volume 1: The Triumph of York 1455-1461
Details
English text, paperback, 21 bw- and colour illustrations, 8 maps. 169 pages.
