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The Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses
Author: Alison Weir
"Weir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of England's powerful families and the many usurpers to the throne. . . . [She] has perfected the art of bringing history to life." — --Chicago Tribune — Lancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families were locked in battle for control of t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345404336
ISBN-10: 0345404335
Publication Date: 6/25/1996
Pages: 480
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 47 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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Too many names right at the beginning. I couldn't stay with it and this is my favorite period of history. Her other books allow for better pacing and reader connection (IMHO)
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