The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir

The Wars of the Roses

Alison Weir

463 pages first pub 1995 (view editions)

nonfiction history dark slow-paced
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The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir is ideal for readers who relish immersive, character-driven historical narratives that unravel the intricate power struggles and dynastic betrayals of medieval England with rich detail and dramatic flair.

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“Weir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of England’s powerful families. . . . [She] has perfected the art of bringing history to life.”—Chicago TribuneLancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century...

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3.86
based on 854 reviews

Moods

informative: 98%

challenging: 33%

adventurous: 26%

dark: 18%

emotional: 16%

reflective: 13%

tense: 11%

sad: 7%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


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5% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
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