The fifteenth century experienced the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands violently five times as the great families of England fought to the death for the right to rule.Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these chaotic years. Yet efforts were made to maintain some semblance of peace and order,as chivalry was reborn,the printing press arrived,and the Renaissance began to flourish. Following on from Dan Jones's bestselling The Plantagenets,The Hollow Crown is a vivid and engrossing history of these turbulent times.
Publisher: Faber & FaberISBN: 9780571288083Number of pages: 480Weight: 408 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 29 mmEdition: Main
Dan Jones
An award-winning historian,journalist and television presenter Dan Jones work includes The Plantagenets,The Wars of the Roses,and The Templars. His latest book is The Colour of Time,a ground-breaking fusion of art and history with images by pioneering Brazilian artist Marina Amaral.
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