Description: My Kingdom for a Horse by Ed West Discover the real history behind one of England;s most famed, and most dramatized conflicts. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From William Shakespeares series of history dramas to Sir Walter Scott and George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire?not to mention the smash-hit TV show Game of Thrones?the British civil war of 1455 to 1485 has inspired writers more than any other. Ed Wests My Kingdom for a Horse illuminates the bloody war fought for thirty long years between the descendants of King Edward III in a battle for the throne. Named after the emblems used by the two leading families, the Houses of York and Lancaster, the title of the conflict gives it a romantic feel that probably wasnt as apparent to those on the battlefield having swords shoved into their eyes. And, for all the lovely heraldry and glamorous costumes of the era, the war saw the complete breakdown of the medieval code of chivalry in which prisoners were spared, which makes it even better drama. In 1460-61 alone, twelve noblemen were killed in the field and six were beheaded off it, removing a third of the English peerage. Written in the spirit of a black comedy, My Kingdom for a Horse is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in one of historys most insane wars. Featuring some of historys most infamous figures, including the insane King Henry VI, whose madness triggered the breakdown, and the wicked Richard III, who murdered his young nephews to take the throne, this fifth entry in Wests A Very, Very Short History of England series is a must for fans of British history. Author Biography Ed West is a journalist from London whose work regularly appears in the Daily Telegraph, Times, Evening Standard, Daily Express, and Guardian, as well as other newspapers and magazines. He is a popular British Twitter personality and blogs for the Spectator. He currently lives in London. Description for Sales People Author has almost 15,000 Twitter followers. Author has a popular blog with The Spectator, a British magazine. His blog posts regularly receive 100 to 200 comments. This is the fifth book in this series, A Very, Very Short History of England, which is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series and English History Made, Brief, Irreverent, and Pleasurable. Written accessibly and with an eye to narrative and entertainment, this series has YA crossover potential. Details ISBN151071989X Author Ed West Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Year 2018 ISBN-10 151071989X ISBN-13 9781510719897 Format Hardcover Media Book Pages 184 Short Title My Kingdom for a Horse Language English Subtitle The War of the Roses Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2018-05-17 US Release Date 2018-05-17 UK Release Date 2018-05-17 Publication Date 2018-05-17 Series Very, Very Short History of England DEWEY 942.04 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-04-30 Imprint Sky Pony Press Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151666444;
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