Bosworth 1485: Last charge of the Plantagenets

The Battle of Bosworth is one of the most important events in English history. It effectively put an end to the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. Since his death in battle against Henry Tudor argument has raged around the figure central to the story, the controversial King Richard III. Christopher Gravett cuts through the myth and propaganda to detail the course of this pivotal campaign.

King John the Good of France was captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356; his 14-year-old son Philip fought valiantly by his side until the bitter end, and as soon as he was in a position to do so, King John rewarded his son's courage and devotion by designating him Duke of Burgundy, a title that by chance had just become extinct. Philip was the first of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy and this fascinating text by Nicholas Michael examines the functioning and organization of the Burgundian armies from the beginning of his reign until the time of the last of the Valois Dukes: Charles the Bold.

This book deals with the organisation and functioning of the Burgundian armies under the Valois Dukes of Burgundy:Philip the Bold (1342-1404; reigned 1364-1404) John the Fearless (1371-1419; reigned 1404-1419) Philip the Good (1396-1467; reigned 1419-1467) Charles the Bold (1433-1477; reigned 1467-1477) They are known as the Valois Dukes because Philip the Bold, the first duke, was the son of King John the Good of France, of the House of Valois, in the same sense that the English ruling house at the time was Plantagenet. Книга Osprey Campaign No66. Bosworth 1485 Osprey Campaign No66. Bosworth 1485 Книги Исторические Автор: C.Gravett Формат: pdf Издат.:Osprey Страниц: 98 Размер: 50 Mb ISBN: 0885532 863 1 Язык: Английский0 (голосов: 0) Оценка:Серия военныхкниг Campaignот Osprey.