The Wars of the Roses (1455-1485) marked a major turning point in English history. But the underlying causes of the successive upheavals have been hotly debated among historians ever since.
In this original and exciting new installation, distinguished historian Michael Hicks examines difficult economic, military, and financial crises, and explains for the first time the real reasons why the Wars of the Roses began, why they continued to recur, and why they eventually stopped.Along with new assessments of key figures, Hicks sheds new light on the importance of people's participation in politics, the interference of foreign powers in English affairs, and the credit crisis that ravaged the country in the 15th century. Combining a careful analysis of competing dynamics with a clear narrative of the sequence of events, this book is an indispensable baseline historical reference to a momentous and complex historical period.
