Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses

(Hardback)

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During the second half of the fifteenth century, a complex and violent struggle for the English throne erupted between the houses of Lancaster and York. Wagner's encyclopedia skilfully dissects the period and provides hundreds of essay-length entries, alphabetically arranged, to assist readers and researchers find the information they require about this seminal and bloody period of English history.

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"With such value-added features, fine content, and high usability, this reference book would be a welcome addition to academic and large public libraries." - Booklist "The most comprehensive guide available to the Wars of the Roses." - Lawrence Looks at Books

Author Bio

John A. Wagner has taught U.S. and British history at Phoenix College and Arizona State University.