Osprey Publishing - Essential Histories 54 - The Wars of the Roses 1455-1485

Details: The Wars of the Roses raged from 1455 to 1485 - the longest period of civil war in English history. They barely affected the daily routine of the civilian population, yet for the leaders of the opposing houses of York and Lancaster, the wars were devastating. This book examines in detail the causes, course and results of the wars and concludes with a fascinating insight into why they ended so abruptly - not so much because Henry VII won at Bosworth and ruled effectively, the author concludes, but rather because a feel-good factor removed popular discontent and continental rivals turned elsewhere.

This is a paperback publication in very good condition.