The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones

Description: The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors, from Dan Jones - the celebrated author of The Plantagenets - is an exciting, fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The fifteenth century experienced the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands violently five times as the great families of England fought to the death for the right to rule.Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these chaotic years. Yet efforts were made to maintain some semblance of peace and order, as chivalry was reborn, the printing press arrived, and the Renaissance began to flourish. Following on from Dan Joness bestselling The Plantagenets, The Hollow Crown is a vivid and engrossing history of these turbulent times. Notes A fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses, from the celebrated author of The Plantagenets, which was a major history bestseller and ties into a TV series to air on Channel 5 in the autumn. Now in paperback. Author Biography Dan Jones is an acclaimed historian and award-winning journalist. His first book, Summer of Blood: The Peasants Revolt of 1381, was an Independent Book of the year. He is a columnist for the London Evening Standard, and writes, as well, for The Times, Daily Telegraph, Spectator and Literary Review. He has presented documentaries for the BBC. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters. Promotional The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors, from Dan Jones - the celebrated author of The Plantagenets - is an exciting, fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses. Long Description The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors , from Dan Jones - the celebrated author of The Plantagenets - is an exciting, fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses. The fifteenth century experienced the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands violently five times as the great families of England fought to the death for the right to rule.Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these chaotic years. Yet efforts were made to maintain some semblance of peace and order, as chivalry was reborn, the printing press arrived, and the Renaissance began to flourish. Following on from Dan Joness bestselling The Plantagenets, The Hollow Crown is a vivid and engrossing history of these turbulent times. Review Text The Hollow Crown is exhilarating, epic, blood-and-roses history ... Joness material is thrilling ... There is fine scholarly intuition on display here and a mastery of the grand narrative; it is a supremely skilful piece of storytelling. Promotional "Headline" The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors , from Dan Jones - the celebrated author of The Plantagenets - is an exciting, fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses. Details ISBN0571288081 Author Dan Jones Year 2015 ISBN-10 0571288081 ISBN-13 9780571288083 Media Book Pages 480 Publisher Faber & Faber Publication Date 2015-04-30 Subtitle The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.04 Birth 1981 Edition Main Imprint Faber & Faber Format Paperback Short Title The Hollow Crown Language English UK Release Date 2015-04-30 AU Release Date 2015-04-30 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-07-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93883815;

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