| The Wars of the Roses Contributor(s): Wise, Terence (Author), Embleton, Gerry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0850455200 ISBN-13: 9780850455205 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1983 Annotation: This book takes a look into the 'Civil War' more commonly known as the Wars of the Roses, and focuses on the uniforms and appearance of the men fighting in this long, bloody war. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - History | Military - Medieval |
| Dewey: 356.186 |
| Series: Men-At-Arms (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 7.22" W x 9.76" (0.35 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable account provides a comprehensive guide as to who fought whom, where, when, why and for what, from the origins of the Wars to such famous battles as Tewkesbury and Bosworth. The accompanying photographs, illustrations and colour plates by Gerry Embleton clearly detail the arms, armor and standards of the time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Embleton, Gerry: - Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular. He lives in Switzerland, where since 1988 he has also become well known for designing and creating life-size historical figures for museums. |