![]() ![]() It is also a period of headstrong and resilient women-Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort-who were not afraid to seize power and bend men to their will. ![]() ![]() Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these turbulent times-from Joan of Arc and Henry V, whose victory at Agincourt and prudent rule marked the high point of the medieval English monarchy, to Richard III, who stole the throne and murdered his own nephews, the princes in the Tower. Now, celebrated historian Dan Jones describes how the longest reigning British royal family tore itself apart until it was finally replaced by the Tudors. The crown of England changed hands five times as two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fought to the death for the right to rule. Highly recommended.The author of the New York Times bestseller The Plantagenets chronicles the next chapter in British history-the actual historical backdrop for Game of Thrones The fifteenth century saw the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. Beware when you start to read: you may not be able to put it down. It is clear that he is completely fascinated by the period and his enthusiasm for it is truly infectious. Jones presents their stories with the pace and excitement of a thriller yet never loses sight of the political complexities of the time. ![]() The book could be a Who’s Who of some of the most intriguing heroes (and of course, heroines) and villains of history: Henry V, victor at Agincourt and the greatest medieval monarch the flag-bearing Joan of Arc breaking the English siege at Orleans that most infamous uncle, Richard III. The crown of England changed hands violently several times over the course of the 15 th century, as the Houses of Lancaster and York tore themselves and each other apart fighting for the right to rule, before being finally replaced by the Tudors. The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudorsįollowing on from his enthralling story of The Plantagenets, Dan Jones completes his epic history of medieval England in this book. ![]()
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