The Wars of the Roses - Brossura

 
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This collection of nine essays (including the introduction) by leading British scholars addresses recent debates concerning the Wars of the Roses, especially their origins and the balance between self-interest and principle in the motivation of the participants. The collection brings these issues forward for the consideration of sixth-form and undergraduate students. While offering a summation of current viewpoints, the collection also offers new interpretations on several points.

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Contenuti

Introduction: Society, Politics and the Wars of the Roses; A.J. Pollard
The Sources; M.A. Hicks
The Economic Context; R.H. Britnell
The Origins of the Wars of the Roses; K.R. Dockray
Personality and Politics; R.E. Horrox
The Church and the Wars of the Roses; R.G. Davies
The Wars of the Roses in European Context; C.S.L. Davies
The Visual Culture of Fifteenth Century England; C.F. Richmond
List of Abbreviations
Bibliography
Notes and References
Notes on Contributors
Index

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