{"product_id":"books-wars-of-the-roses-by-conn-iggulden","title":"Wars of the Roses","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first book in #1 \u003c\/i\u003eNew York Times\u003ci\u003e bestselling author Conn Iggulden's brilliant new historical series about two families that plunged England into a devastating, decades-long civil war.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1437, the Lancaster king Henry VI ascends the throne of England after years of semi-peaceful regency. Named The Lamb, Henry is famed more for his gentle and pious nature than his father's famous battlefield exploits; already, his dependence on his closest men has stirred whispers of weakness at court. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA secret truce negotiated with France to trade British territories for a royal bride--Margaret of Anjou--sparks revolts across English territory. The rival royal line, the House of York, sees the chaos brought on by Henry's weakness and with it the opportunity to oust an ineffectual king. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's been said that \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones \u003c\/i\u003eis the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious  and] more passionate.--M. C. Scott, author of \u003ci\u003eRome: The Emperor's Spy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapturing the.violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory.--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read --\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673168503057,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780399165368_29682115-d090-464b-8ddd-221800e12935.jpg?v=1781523685","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-wars-of-the-roses-by-conn-iggulden","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}