`The Foremost Man of the Kingdom': John de Vere, Thirteenth Earl of Oxford (1442-1513)

by James Ross

Book Overview

First book to deal with de Vere's life and extraordinary career, during the Wars of the Roses and beyond.

Earl of Oxford for fifty years, and subject of six kings of England during the political strife of the Wars of the Roses, John de Vere's career included more changes of fortune than almost any other. He recovered his earldom afterthe execution of his father and brother for treason, but his resistance to Edward IV led to a decade in prison...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783270055
• ISBN13: 9781783270057
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"