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THE WARS OF THE ROSES: THE MEDIEVAL ART OF GRAHAM TURNER

by Graham Turner

Illustrated by Graham Turner

Published by Osprey Publishing. 1st. 2024

Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. A detailed history of the wars alongside a unique and comprehensive collection of over 120 of the author's paintings and drawings, many created especially for this book. Meticulously researched details of arms, armour, settings and countless other aspects of the period, bringing to life the human stories behind the turbulent events. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations & photos throughout. 287 pages including index.

A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly rubbed at corners and lightly scuffed.

ISBN: 9781472847287
Stock no. 1829013

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Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chronology
  • CHAPTER 1: Henry V - A Formidable Legacy
  • CHAPTER 2: Henry VI - King of England and France
  • CHAPTER 3: Descent towards Civil War
  • CHAPTER 4: The Armies
  • CHAPTER 5: First Blood
  • CHAPTER 6: Uneasy Peace
  • CHAPTER 7: Open War Returns
  • CHAPTER 8: The Wheel of Fortune Turns
  • CHAPTER 9: Two Kings of England
  • CHAPTER 10:Edward IV - Consolidating his Crown
  • CHAPTER 11: A New Queen
  • CHAPTER 12: The Overmighty Subject
  • CHAPTER 13: Great Troubles
  • CHAPTER 14: Return of the King
  • CHAPTER 15: Our Sovereign Lord King Harry the Sixth
  • CHAPTER 16: Rightful Inheritance
  • CHAPTER 17: Relative Peace
  • CHAPTER 18: Richard III
  • CHAPTER 19: Henry VII
  • Painting Diary
  • Bibliography
  • Endnotes
  • Index

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