Synopses & Reviews
Full details on the battle that marked the end of the reign of Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynastyBosworth Field saw the two great dynasties of the day clash on the battlefield: the reigning House of York, led by Richard III, against the rising House of Tudor, led Henry Tudor, soon to become Henry VII. On August 22, 1485, this penultimate battle in the War of the Roses was fought with the might of the Lancastrian army ranged against the Yorkists. This book describes how these two great armies came to meet on the battlefield and how the tactics employed by the Yorkists eventually led to their defeat and the death of King Richard III.
Synopsis
The Battle of Bosworth was a defining moment in English history, as the Houses of Lancaster and York clashed in the penultimate battle of the Wars of the Roses. The death of King Richard III and the crowning of Henry Tudor as king of England marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudor reign. If you want to truly understand this momentous battle - read Battle Story.Detailed profiles explore the roles of the Yorkist and Lancastrian leaders: Richard III and Henry Tudor Modern and contemporary images capture the essence of the battleMaps highlight the deployment and movements of the opposing armies on the battlefieldHistorical sources tell the story of the fighting from both sidesOrders of Battle reveal the composition of the opposing forces' armiesPacked with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to explore this important battle
About the Author
Mike Ingram is a military historian, lecturer, and battlefield guide.