RICHARD DUKE OF YORK, FATHER OF KINGS: The Origins of Tudor England

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Reevaluates Richard Plantagenet's life, highlighting his pivotal role in the Wars of the Roses and Wakefield. Utilizing previously unseen archival documents from institutions such as the Bibliotheque nationale de France and The National Archives at Kew, uncovers fresh insights into the Battle of Wakefield. These sources reveal a complex web of alliances stretching across Europe, challenging traditional narratives and recontextualizing Richard's role in the geopolitical struggles of the era. Contains 16 mono illustrations.