The Wars of the Roses, Cameron White
The Wars of the Roses, Cameron White
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The Wars of the Roses
The Dynastic Wars and Legacy of the House of Tudor From Henry VI to Elizabeth I

Author: Cameron White

Narrator: Jennifer Howe

Unabridged: 3 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/21/2015


Synopsis

Born from the blood soaked battlefields of the English countryside during the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor Dynasty begins with a sickly boy king and ends with a Virgin Queen. Over two hundred years span the lifetime of one of history’s most notorious royal families. From political intrigue to religious revolution, the Tudors stamped an indelible imprint on humanity that can be still seen today. Meet Henry VIII and his Six Wives, Bloody Mary, Good Queen Bess, and explore the fascinating world of the House of Tudor. Excesses and universities, religious and civil disobedience, madness and brilliance, exile and murder were all parts of lives of the members of the Tudor line.
Relive the history changing moments of the Tudor Dynasty beginning with the last king of the Lancastrian line, Henry VI to the ushering in of the Golden Age under Elizabeth I. Follow the Tudor family as they defied convention time and again, spy on the powerful men and women at Court, and experience the unrest of the nation that embraced and rebuffed the Catholic Church. Escape the subterfuge and plotting of courtiers and explore the intellectual and architectural wonders patronized by the often nefarious family. Royal life may have been pampered, but the crown weighs heavier on some than others. Heartache, tragedy, arranged marriages, double dealings, war, and religious upheaval marked the lives of every member of the Tudor Dynasty. From warring houses to exploring the New World, the House of Tudor changed the world forever.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on February 15, 2024

Excellent book showcasing the art of Graham Turner a man whose paintings are synonymous with the period. The summary of the period that goes along with the illustrations is also very readable and offers a very visual perspective on the subject something that is often hard to achieve for earlier peri......more

Goodreads review by Ben on May 11, 2025

Turner, as both author and illustrator, fully illumines the old cliche 'makes history come to life'. His illustrations are full of drama and movement, like storyboards for a film. His writing is clear and lucid, and he avoids being drawn into modern controversies. Clearly immensely committed to his......more

Goodreads review by Martin on May 05, 2025

Living in England I’ve had an interest in the “Wars of the Roses” and I’ve followed Graham Turner’s art for quite a while. It is wonderful to see all his paintings on this topic in a single volume and he has created an excellent account of the civil war and all its complexities. Nobles swapping side......more

Goodreads review by Rindis on March 02, 2025

This book is two things in one. First, it is an art book showcasing Graham Turner's art on the Wars of the Roses. Second, it is a light history of those wars, illustrated with Turner's paintings, and a number of photos of artifacts and locations that have survived. The shortcomings are that the book is......more

Goodreads review by Peter on March 02, 2025

Beautiful book, placing the author’s outstanding paintings in context of the Wars of the Roses.......more