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A review by emma1up
Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir
4.0
Found this book really interesting, and having read this can sum up the Wars of the Roses as a total mess! As always, Alison Weir brings each character to life and provides interesting insights into the power struggles amongst the aristocracy at the time.
I really liked how Weir took the time to explain how the cause of the Wars of Roses could be linked to usurpation of Richard II by Henry IV - the reasons for this, and the implications for Henry IV and his descendants. The only drawback for me is that the book ends in 1471 with the murder of Henry VI, despite the Wars of Roses considered to have ended when Henry VII became king following the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Though having said that, Weir has published another book called 'The Princes in the Tower' which I assume will contain details on this time period.
Overall, a really enjoyable and insightful read. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in history.
I really liked how Weir took the time to explain how the cause of the Wars of Roses could be linked to usurpation of Richard II by Henry IV - the reasons for this, and the implications for Henry IV and his descendants. The only drawback for me is that the book ends in 1471 with the murder of Henry VI, despite the Wars of Roses considered to have ended when Henry VII became king following the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Though having said that, Weir has published another book called 'The Princes in the Tower' which I assume will contain details on this time period.
Overall, a really enjoyable and insightful read. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in history.