On Bosworth field in 1485 the feud that had caused bloodshed and battle for three decades came to an end. The victor was the last hope of the Lancastrians, Henry Tudor, and by marrying Elizabeth of York, the daughter of the Yorkist Edward IV, he joined together two warring houses and created the Tudor rose, a symbol that has endured along with the reputation of England’s most notorious dynasty. In this new edition of Book of the Tudors, you’ll discover how the dynasty cemented its place in history, from the red-soaked fields of the Wars of the Roses and the string of Tudor monarchs, to what everyday life was like for the lowly population and the people that spent their time in Henry VIII’s grim Tower of London. Packed with beautiful illustrations and insights into the period, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn about a legendary period of English history.
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