The Wars of the Roses, Dan Jones
The Wars of the Roses, Dan Jones
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The Wars of the Roses
The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors

Author: Dan Jones

Narrator: John Curless

Unabridged: 15 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/14/2014

Synopsis

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Plantagenets chronicles the next chapter in British history-the actual historical backdrop for Game of Thrones The fifteenth century saw the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands five times as two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fought to the death for the right to rule. Now, celebrated historian Dan Jones describes how the longest reigning British royal family tore itself apart until it was finally replaced by the Tudors. Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these turbulent times-from Joan of Arc and Henry V, whose victory at Agincourt and prudent rule marked the high point of the medieval English monarchy, to Richard III, who stole the throne and murdered his own nephews, the princes in the Tower. It is also a period of headstrong and resilient women-Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort-who were not afraid to seize power and bend men to their will. With vivid descriptions of the battles of Towton and Bosworth, where the last Plantagenet king was slain, this is a bold and dramatic narrative history that will delight readers who like their history with a healthy dose of bedlam, romance, and intrigue.

About Dan Jones

Dan Jones is a freelance writer and author based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from the UK, he has previously covered men's style and grooming as an editor for several fashion and lifestyle magazines - including the New York Times' Wirecutter - and e-commerce brands. A big myth nerd and martini fan, Dan has published books on both legendary queer mythological characters and cocktails alongside a series of fashion titles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on June 18, 2021

This was good. It is about the Wars of the Roses and nothing to do with the later Tudors, which is what I wanted. I'm pretty well-versed in Henry VIII and family, but have only held a very blurry picture of the wars preceding their reign until now. All I knew about Henry VI before this was what I got......more

Goodreads review by Leanda on September 12, 2014

This is a story that ends badly, with ‘A wretched and blundering youth’ hacking at the head and shoulders of an old lady dressed in new shoes. She is the last Plantagenet, executed on the orders of the Henry VIII. Yet Dan Jones’s thrilling account ‘of the Wars and the Roses & the rise of the Tudors’......more

Goodreads review by fourtriplezed on October 11, 2019

I looked at my review of a previous Dan Jones history I had read and had made comment that it was “A very enjoyable popular history and hard to be too critical.” And it is hard not to say the same for this very readable installment that he has produced on the madness that was the Wars of The Roses.......more

Goodreads review by Alyson on December 05, 2017

Book: The War of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors/ The Hollow Crown Author: Dan Jones Rating: 5 Out of 5 Stars I was first introduced to Dan Jones’s wonderful writing through The Plantagenets. I picked up this gem this summer and was pulled right in. There is just some......more

Goodreads review by Katie on December 11, 2015

I really loved this book. Going into it, I had strong opinions about the warring families, having studied the Tudors for 16 years and Shakespeare’s histories in college—but also because my ancestors had been strong supporters of the Lancastrian claim. So imagine my surprise when I read at the end of......more

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