Bosworth 1485

by Michael Jones

Overview

On August 22, 1485, at Bosworth Field, Richard III fell, the Wars of the Roses ended, and the Tudor dynasty began. The clash is so significant because it marks the break between medieval and modern; yet how much do we really know about this historical landmark? Michael Jones uses archival discoveries to show that Richard III's defeat was by no means inevitable and was achieved only through extraordinary chance. He relocates the battle away from the site recognized for more than 500 years. With startling detail of Henry Tudor's reliance on French mercenaries, plus a new account of the battle itself, the author turns Shakespeare on its head, painting an entirely fresh picture of the dramatic life and death of Richard III, England's most infamous monarch.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605988603
Publisher:	Pegasus Books
Publication date:	09/15/2015
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	992,950
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Michael Jones, author of Bosworth 1485, is a military historian, battlefield tour-guide, and documentary film presenter. He is the co-author of The Women of the Cousins’ War and The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III. He lives in England.
Michael Jones, author of Bosworth 1485, is a military historian, battlefield tour-guide, and documentary film presenter. He is the co-author of The Women of the Cousins' War and The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III. He lives in England.

Editorial Reviews

Most exciting. A remarkable tale. Extraordinary.

The Guardian

Jones’ account of the battle and the major figures involved is sober, sometimes provocative, taking full advantage of the recent archeological revelations, including the discovery of the remains of
Richard III. He recounts the actual battle in easily understood terms for laymen and offers unusual insights into the role of foreign fighters. A
well-done reexamination of the conflict that truly altered the course of history.

Booklist

An insightful and rich study of the Battle of Bosworth. No longer need Richard play the villain.

Times Literary Supplement

An entirely new analysis of Bosworth. A lively read.

BBC History Magazine

An exciting reinterpretation that transforms our understanding of what happened on that fateful day.

A. J. Pollard

Listeners follow a talky and repetitive history of the battle of Bosworth (where Richard III was killed) that almost studiously avoids the excitement of combat, though the brief description of some pivotal fighting is enthralling. Narrator Peter Wickham’s quiet tone and almost intimate manner seem gauged to enhance but not outshine the often dry text. His voice, accent, and tone are distinguished and dignified, and he reads with expressiveness and intelligence. He takes full advantage of his few brief chances to act, declaiming some Shakespearean lines with a passionate energy that is riveting. But the lack of essentially important maps robs this audiobook of much of its informational value, and even Wickham’s skilled performance can’t quite make it enjoyable. W.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2016 - AudioFile

Listeners follow a talky and repetitive history of the battle of Bosworth (where Richard III was killed) that almost studiously avoids the excitement of combat, though the brief description of some pivotal fighting is enthralling. Narrator Peter Wickham’s quiet tone and almost intimate manner seem gauged to enhance but not outshine the often dry text. His voice, accent, and tone are distinguished and dignified, and he reads with expressiveness and intelligence. He takes full advantage of his few brief chances to act, declaiming some Shakespearean lines with a passionate energy that is riveting. But the lack of essentially important maps robs this audiobook of much of its informational value, and even Wickham’s skilled performance can’t quite make it enjoyable. W.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2016 - AudioFile