The Earl Of Warwick Or The Rival Roses: In Eight Books, With Other Poems (1815)

By Frances Watkis

Book Overview

The Earl of Warwick or The Rival Roses: In Eight Books, With Other Poems is a book written by Frances Watkis and published in 1815. The book is a collection of eight books of poetry, with a focus on the story of the Earl of Warwick and the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought in England during the 15th century. The book also includes other poems on various topics, such as love, nature, and religion. The Earl of Warwick, also known as the Kingmaker, was a powerful nobleman who played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting different factions at different times. The book explores his life and the conflict between the houses of York and Lancaster, which were the two main factions in the wars. The poems are written in a traditional style, with rhyming couplets and a formal tone. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in English history and literature, and provides a unique perspective on the Wars of the Roses through the lens of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165085690
• ISBN13: 9781165085699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"