Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses - Rilegato

Santiuste, David

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1844159302 ISBN 13: 9781844159307

Casa editrice: Pen & Sword, 2010

Riassunto

Indisputably the most effective general of the Wars of the Roses, Edward IV died in his bed, undefeated in battle. Yet Edward has not achieved the martial reputation of other warrior kings such as Henry V - perhaps because he fought battles against his own people in a civil war. It has also been suggested that he lacked the personal discipline expected of a truly great commander. But, as David Santiuste shows in this perceptive and highly readable new study, Edward was a formidable military leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized. This reassessment of Edward's military role, and of the Wars of the Roses in which he played such a vital part, gives a fascinating insight into Edward the man and into the politics and the fighting. Based on contemporary sources and the latest scholarly research, 'Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses' brings to life an extraordinary period of English history.

Su questo libro

Recensione

Authors Comments: Edward IV s career will always be overshadowed by the events that followed his death. Edward s son and successor was quickly deposed, and Edward s brother, Richard, took the throne in his stead. Why Richard III acted as he did is one of the great enigmas of English history, and he will continue to provoke impassioned debate. But in this book I tell the story of the Wars of the Roses from Edward s own perspective, with an emphasis on his military role. Edward was a complex man. His personal motto was comfort and joy , yet it was in the cruel arena of warfare where his qualities were most evident. A born leader of men, Edward emerged victorious from some of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil. Edward was still in his teens when he became the leader of the Yorkist faction, deposed King Henry VI, and seized the throne. Edward s great victory at Towton to which I devote a whole chapter confirmed his title. But at the heart of the book is Edward s relationship with Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, the so-called Kingmaker . Warwick s support was important to Edward, in Edward s earliest years as king, but he was never in Warwick s thrall. Edward s determination to follow his own path led to an estrangement from his older ally, and ultimately to renewed civil war. Edward was forced into exile; but he quickly returned, to fight once again for his crown. His opponents were formidable, but Edward was their match. In this book, the first military biography of Edward IV, I tell the story of a remarkable man, who led a remarkable life. --Author

L'autore

David Santiuste studied medieval history at St Andrews University, specializing in the Wars of the Roses. He has published articles on many aspects of late medieval culture, including warfare. Now an independent historian, David is also scholarship coordinator for the Richard III Foundation, Inc. He lives in Edinburgh.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Pen & Sword
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1844159302
• ISBN 13: 9781844159307
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile