Towton: The Battle of Palm Sunday Field 1461 by John Sadler The Battle of Towton was the bloodiest battle to take place on English soil. On Palm Sunday, 29th March 1461, approximately 28 000 men died fighting for their Lords and the King of England – be it Edward IV or Henry VI. This is …
Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou: A Marriage of Unequals By Amy Licence Amy Licence’s latest book on Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou is one of her best to date. Thoroughly researched and written in such fluent and easy to read style, Amy details the turbulent and often confusing life of King Henry …
Richard III and the Bosworth Campaign By P.W. Hammond Hammond’s book on Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth is a fascinating and detailed recount of one of the most significant battles in England’s history. Once I started reading I was hooked and thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. The book focuses on the events leading up …
Tewkesbury: Eclipse of the House of Lancaster 1471 By Steven Goodchild Pen and Sword Publishing are well known for their wide range of books focusing on battles throughout history and Goodchild’s book is another addition to this fantastic range. Focusing on the Battle of Tewkesbury, Steven Goodchild examines battle and the political and personal events …
Barnet 1471: Death of the Kingmaker By David Clark David Clark’s book focuses on the battle of Barnet and provides a vivid picture of what the battle was really like and why it had to take place. What I love about this book is that it provides details of the events leading up to the …
