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THE WARS OF THE ROSES - GRAHAM TURNER GEBUNDEN

A highly illustrated history of the Wars of the Roses based on the medieval art of Graham
Turner. The period of civil strife in the second half of the 15th century known as the Wars of
the Roses is one of the most dramatic in English history. It is rich with political events 
outstanding protagonists  battles and campaigns  and culminates in the defeat of Richard III 
brutally killed at the battle of Bosworth in 1485  and the rise to the throne of the House of
Tudor. Since first being inspired by a visit to Bosworth battlefield over 25 years ago 
renowned historical illustrator Graham Turner has built a worldwide reputation for his
renderings of this colourful and intense era. This new study contains a unique and
comprehensive collection of his paintings and drawings  which provide meticulously researched
details of arms  armour and settings  while at the same time bringing to life the human stories
behind the turbulent events. Fully illustrated with artwork and prints prized by historians and
collectors for their dramatic and atmospheric compositions  The Wars of the Roses is an
unmissable visual tour which showcases the technical  contextual and human facets of one of
England's most dramatic historical periods.

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