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The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors
Written by Dan Jones
Narrated by John Curless
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About this audiobook
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. The crown of England changed hands five times as two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fought to the death for the right to rule. Now, celebrated historian Dan Jones describes how the longest reigning British royal family tore itself apart until it was finally replaced by the Tudors. 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. 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. With vivid descriptions of the battles of Towton and Bosworth, where the last Plantagenet king was slain, this is a bold and dramatic narrative history that will delight readers who like their history with a healthy dose of bedlam, romance, and intrigue.
Author
Dan Jones
Dan Jones took a first in History from Pembroke College, Cambridge in 2002. He is an award-winning journalist and a pioneer of the resurgence of interest in medieval history. He lives in London.
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Reviews for The Wars of the Roses
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book, tells a super interesting story on the War of the Roses. You can really tell the difference in the quality of the writer in a story like this where there is the right balance of historical details and story telling with out it being too monotonous. It also makes me have less respect for the Game of Thrones writer as he took quite a bit from this piece of history versus creating it new.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely loved it ,another captivating read by Dan Brown! Outstanding, two thumbs way up !
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dan Jones has quickly become my favorite go to for all things Tudor!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book learned a lot from it. Little details that are not normally discussed and a better overview of that fascinating time in history.