The Castle in the Wars of the Roses by Dan Spencer (2020, Hardcover)

Description: The Castle in the Wars of the Roses The first major study of the role of the castle in the Wars of the Roses. The Wars of the Roses is one of the most dramatic and fascinating periods in medieval history. Much has been written about the leading personalities, bitter dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, and the rapid change of fortune on the battlefields of England and Wales. However, there is one aspect that has been often overlooked, the role of castles in the conflict. Dan Spencer’s original study traces their use from the outbreak of civil war in the reign of Henry VI in the 1450s to the triumph of Henry VII some thirty years later. Using a wide range of narrative, architectural, financial and administrative sources, he sheds new light on the place of castles within the conflict, demonstrating their importance as strategic and logistical centers, bases for marshaling troops, and as fortresses Dan Spencer’s book provides a fascinating contribution to the literature on the Wars of the Roses and to the study of siege warfare in the Middle Ages. Review “Exceptionally well written and an inherently fascinating read, The Castle in the Wars of the Roses is an impressively informative and seminal contribution to the literature on the Wars of the Roses in general, and to the study of siege warfare in the Middle Ages in particular. Very highly recommended…” Midwest Book Review Product details Publisher : Pen and Sword Military (December 2, 2020) Language : English Hardcover : 256 pages ISBN-10 : 1526718693 ISBN-13 : 978-1526718693 Item Weight : 1.3 pounds Dimensions : 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

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Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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