Wars of the Roses 1377-1471

Wars of the Roses 1377-1471, written by Scottish historian Robert Balmain Mowat, examines the series of civil wars in England between the rival branches of the House of Plantagenet, Lancaster and York. Spanning from 1377 to 1471, these conflicts marked a significant transition in English history, described by Mowat as 'the death of the old England and the beginning of the new.' The book highlights key figures such as Richard of York, Warwick the Kingmaker, Edward IV, and Margaret of Anjou, providing insight into their roles and the impact of the wars on the English monarchy.