This is a slice of late mediaeval history ,
being a lively account of the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudors. The
complex inter-relationships of families and titles are made mostly
comprehensible by Dan Jones , but there are many of them ...and you have to
concentrate! At times it's difficult to
follow all the detailed threads and
remember who is who.....but, it's written
as an entertaining tale and Dan Jones has a real talent for doing his
best to keep you interested, whilst giving you historical facts .
The turmoil of the years between Henry V and
Henry VIII is clearly shown and the ebb
and flow of power and royal favour underpin the book. You have to stick with
it, and it delivers in spades.
It's
a big read, but fascinating in spite of it's weightiness. I enjoyed it
immensely.
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