Bosworth 1485 by Michael Jones
A lively and authoritative reinterpretation of the Battle of Bosworth Field, where the Wars of the Roses ended and the Tudor dynasty began.
“A brilliant rethinking of Richard III, whose reign ended at the bloody Battle of Bosworth, the decisive fight in the Wars of the RosesAnyone interested in military history will appreciate this vivid and well-written reconsideration of a major military encounter, while those with an interest in the English monarchy will value this new light cast on a notably dim figure.” -- Library Journal (starred review)
“An exciting reinterpretation that transforms our understanding of what happened on that fateful day.” -- A. J. Pollard, PhD, author of 'The Wars of the Roses'
“An admirable, revisionist update on a widely misunderstood king.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“British historian Jones draws on the discovery of King Richard III’s bones and other archeological finds to provide new information on the Bosworth site in this update to his study of the battle that ended the Plantagenet dynasty in England. The result is a classic example of psycho-history.” -- Publishers Weekly
“Most exciting. A remarkable tale. Extraordinary.” -- The Guardian
“Jones’ account of the battle and the major figures involved is sober, sometimes provocative, taking full advantage of the recent archeological revelations, including the discovery of the remains of Richard III. He recounts the actual battle in easily understood terms for laymen and offers unusual insights into the role of foreign fighters. A well-done reexamination of the conflict that truly altered the course of history.” -- Booklist
“An insightful and rich study of the Battle of Bosworth. No longer need Richard play the villain.” -- Times Literary Supplement
“An entirely new analysis of Bosworth. A lively read.” -- BBC History Magazine
“An exciting reinterpretation that transforms our understanding of what happened on that fateful day.” -- A. J. Pollard, PhD, author of 'The Wars of the Roses'
“An admirable, revisionist update on a widely misunderstood king.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“British historian Jones draws on the discovery of King Richard III’s bones and other archeological finds to provide new information on the Bosworth site in this update to his study of the battle that ended the Plantagenet dynasty in England. The result is a classic example of psycho-history.” -- Publishers Weekly
“Most exciting. A remarkable tale. Extraordinary.” -- The Guardian
“Jones’ account of the battle and the major figures involved is sober, sometimes provocative, taking full advantage of the recent archeological revelations, including the discovery of the remains of Richard III. He recounts the actual battle in easily understood terms for laymen and offers unusual insights into the role of foreign fighters. A well-done reexamination of the conflict that truly altered the course of history.” -- Booklist
“An insightful and rich study of the Battle of Bosworth. No longer need Richard play the villain.” -- Times Literary Supplement
“An entirely new analysis of Bosworth. A lively read.” -- BBC History Magazine
Michael Jones, author of Bosworth 1485, is a military historian, battlefield tour-guide, and documentary film presenter. He is the co-author of The Women of the Cousins’ War and The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III. He lives in England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781605988597 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605988596 |
| Title | Bosworth 1485 |
| Author | Michael Jones |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2016-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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