Description
Book SynopsisUpdated edition of a popular text, covering the complex period of 'The Wars of the Roses'. Reveals how the personalities of individual rulers affected the political development of late medieval England. Includes revisions to text and bibliography and a new epilogue discussing recent historiographical developments.
Table of ContentsList of Maps.
Preface to the Second Edition.
Preface to the First Edition.
A Note on Translations.
A Note on Money.
Introduction.
1. The Reign of Edward I, 1272-1307.
2. Edward II and Thomas of Lancaster, 1307-22.
3. The Abasement and Revival of the Monarchy, 1322-37.
4. The War with France, 1337-64.
5. Military Stalemate and Political Conflict, 1364-89.
6. Richard II and Henry of Lancaster, 1389-1413.
7. Henry V and the Dual Monarchy, 1413-35.
8. Lancaster and York, 1435-61.
Epilogue: New Perspectives, 1985-1999.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Genealogical Tables.
Index.
