Following in the Footsteps of Henry Tudor - A Historical Guide from Pembroke to Bosworth (Paperback)

The story of Henry Tudor's march to Bosworth and the throne of England began long before the fatal summer of 1485, with his birth in Pembroke Castle. The gigantic fortress where he spent his childhood years lay some 12 miles inland from the spot where Henry was supposed to have landed in Milford Haven when he came to challenge Richard III in August 1485. Henry's landing and progress to Bosworth Field were a gamble, but by 1485 the last of the Lancastrian princes had little option but to chance his arm'. He had worn out his welcome on the Continent and, despite his unpopularity in some quarters of English society, there was the real risk that Richard's reign might finally begin to create stability and financial success - Yorkist stability and success. A gamble, yes, but one that had to be taken if the House of Lancaster was to survive. In Following in the Footsteps of Henry Tudor, we hear of the many fascinating stories from Henry's march and the places he visited - a journey that took just over two weeks. It was a time of treachery and double dealing but it culminated with the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginnings of the modern world.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword History
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Following in the Footsteps
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Phil Carradice
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-1-5267-4330-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-5267-4330-2
Barcode:	9781526743305

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