About this title: This book is a "prequel" to the author's "The Princes in the Tower." Fans of Shakespeare will be familiar with the cast of characters in the civil wars and court intrigue which plagued England in the 15th century. Weir pays special attention to some of the powers behind the throne, such as the Earl of Warwick, known as the Kingmaker, and Margaret ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Description: Very Good. 0345404335 very good ex-library softcover with light edge wear, no writing or highlighting on pages, book in wonderful condition, only library markings and stamps. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine straight w/o creases, binding tight, no reader/remainder/library marks, cover edge curl, pgs flat, very slight shelf wear. 362 numbered pgs., Audience: General/trade. Photos or other information available by e-mail. Daily orders/e-mail responses. E-mail confirmation of shipment. Check our feedback. read more
Description: ISBN 0-345-40433-5 Octavo (8.25 in. by 5.5 in. ); 462pp.; very good softcover; remainder mark to edge of text block; crisp; clean; bright. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 462 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. First American edition, first printing with full number line. Book in VG+ to near fine condition, DJ has some wear (VG to VG+). Pages clean, bright and unmarked. Boards clean, corners square, binding tight with very light bumping of spine fabric and a hint of sun fading on lower edge. Dust jacket shiny and attractive with light edge/shelf wear, includes creasing on ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1995-07-04
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Like New. Dust jacket shows very minor shelf wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day! read more
Edition: First printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books,, New York, New York:
Date Published: 1995.
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Near Fine/Very Good. Octavo, 9 1/2" tall, 462 pages. A very good, clean, neat, hard cover first edition with light shelf wear; hinges and binding tight, paper cream white, In a very good, lightly edge worn dust jacket with creases at the folds. read more
Edition: First American Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0345391179. 8vo; 462 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1996-07-01
ISBN-13:9780345404336ISBN:0345404335
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780345404336ISBN:0345404335
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1995-07-04
ISBN-13:9780345391179ISBN:0345391179
Description: Like New. Clean Copy, No Remainder Mark, Tight Square Binding, Light Edge Wear on Dust Cover, A Couple of Spots on Edge of Pages, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
"This was very thorough and insightful into the war of the Roses. I felt that the book leaned a little towards the York side, but Alison Weir did a pretty good job of keeping things balanced and it could be my own historical preference coming through.
It can get a bit confusing with all the different titles held by the aristocrocy vs. their actual names--and let's not overlook the fact that if a Lancastrian Lord held a title that was taken from him and given to a Yorkist Lord then the Yorkist Lord would now be referred to with the title and the Lancastrian Lord would have a different name. So there were several times where I had to flip back a few pages to understand what I was reading.
Good book, highly recommended to anyone that wants to know more about this time period!"
"Well, I did not enjoy The Wars of the Roses as much as I enjoyed Weir's books on the Tudor dynasty. However, this is a complicated subject to tackle. I believe what confused me the most was that people were referred to by their original name and then by titles as they gained or changed them. At points, I forgot who the Earl of so-and-so was and tried to look them up in the genealogical tables which often took a while."
"The weaknesses of this book are actually not the book's nor the author's fault. First of all you have to be a big fan of 15th century history to be interested in the subject of the War of the Roses. While I did want to know more about this period of time I would have preferred a less detailed account. Secondly there is a huge cast of characters in this book, once again, not the author's fault, that's just the way it was. It did, however make it a little confusing to follow.
Alison Weir's account of Henry VIII is one of my favorites, this book was just a little too much."
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