Wars of the Roses: A Quick Read

By Allison Bonham, Brooke Bonham, Academic Links

Wars of the Roses: A Quick Read is a short, engaging book that introduces the key events of the Wars of the Roses. Covering battles, political struggles, and royal rivalries, this book provides an easy-to-read overview of the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York. It begins with the death of Edward III in 1377 and follows major events like the battles of Towton, Barnet, and Bosworth Field. Readers will explore the rise and fall of kings, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, and the marriage that united England. From the chaos of war to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, this book presents history in a way that sparks curiosity. Perfect for those new to the topic, it makes learning about this fascinating period simple and exciting.

*Note: These are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook

Topics Included:
Overview - Overview of the War of the Roses
1377 - Death of Edward III
1399 - Richard II Deposed
1422 - Death of Henry V
1455 - Henry VI's Madness Begins
1455 - Battle of St. Albans
1460 - Battle of Northampton
1460 - Treaty of Anglo-French Alliance
1460 - The Battle of Wakefield
1461 - Battle of Towton
1461 - Edward IV Crowned
1464 - Edward IV Marries Elizabeth Woodville
1469 - Rebellion of the Earl of Warwick
1470 - Battle of Edgecote Moor
1470 - Restoration of Henry VI
1471 - Battle of Barnet
1471 - Battle of Tewkesbury
1471 - Death of Henry VI
1475 - Treaty of Picquigny
1483 - Death of Edward IV
1483 - Richard III Claims the Throne
1483 - Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower
1485 - Battle of Bosworth Field
1485 - Death of Richard III
1485 - Henry VII Marries Elizabeth of York
1486 - Birth of Prince Arthur
1492 - Henry VII Secures the Throne
1495 - Perkin Warbeck Rebellion
1499 - Execution of Perkin Warbeck
1502 - Death of Prince Arthur
1509 - Death of Henry VII
Legacy of the War of the Roses

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DW469HJY
• ISBN13: 9798309462858
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"