The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors

Dan Jones

434 pages • first pub 2014 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who revel in the intricate dance of power, betrayal, and bloodshed that shaped medieval England, seeking a vivid bridge between historical fact and the dramatic lore that inspired Shakespeare.

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The fifteenth century experienced the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands violently seven times as the great families of England fought to the death for power, majesty and the right to ...

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dark: 19%

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