Bosworth 1485: The Battle that Transformed England, by Michael K. Jones

Bosworth 1485: The Battle that Transformed England, by Michael K. Jones

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A lively and authoritative reinterpretation of the Battle of Bosworth Field, where the Wars of the Roses ended and the Tudor dynasty began.

On August 22, 1485, at Bosworth Field, Richard III fell, the Wars of the Roses ended, and the Tudor dynasty began. The clash is so significant because it marks the break between medieval and modern; yet how much do we really know about this historical landmark? Michael Jones uses archival discoveries to show that Richard III's defeat was by no means inevitable and was achieved only through extraordinary chance. He relocates the battle away from the site recognized for more than 500 years. With startling detail of Henry Tudor's reliance on French mercenaries, plus a new account of the battle itself, the author turns Shakespeare on its head, painting an entirely fresh picture of the dramatic life and death of Richard III, England's most infamous monarch. 8 pages of B&W illustrations

Bosworth 1485: The Battle that Transformed England, by Michael K. Jones

• Amazon Sales Rank: #240281 in Books
• Published on: 2015-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.30" h x 1.00" w x 6.50" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Bosworth 1485: The Battle that Transformed England, by Michael K. Jones

Review “A brilliant rethinking of Richard III, whose reign ended at the bloody Battle of Bosworth, the decisive fight in the Wars of the Roses. Anyone interested in military history will appreciate this vivid and well-written reconsideration of a major military encounter, while those with an interest in the English monarchy will value this new light cast on a notably dim figure.” (Library Journal (starred review))“An exciting reinterpretation that transforms our understanding of what happened on that fateful day.” (A. J. Pollard, PhD, author of 'The Wars of the Roses')“British historian Jones draws on the discovery of King Richard III’s bones and other archeological finds to provide new information on the Bosworth site in this update to his study of the battle that ended the Plantagenet dynasty in England. The result is a classic example of psycho-history.” (Publishers Weekly)“An admirable, revisionist update on a widely misunderstood king.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Most exciting. A remarkable tale. Extraordinary.” (The Guardian)“Jones’ account of the battle and the major figures involved is sober, sometimes provocative, taking full advantage of the recent archeological revelations, including the discovery of the remains of Richard III. He recounts the actual battle in easily understood terms for laymen and offers unusual insights into the role of foreign fighters. A well-done reexamination of the conflict that truly altered the course of history.” (Booklist)“An insightful and rich study of the Battle of Bosworth. No longer need Richard play the villain.” (Times Literary Supplement)“An entirely new analysis of Bosworth. A lively read.” (BBC History Magazine)

From the Publisher 1485. The battle of Bosworth marked an epoch in the lives of two great houses: the house of York fell to the ground when Richard III died on the field of battle; and the house of Tudor rose from the massacre to reign for the next hundred years. Michael Jones rewrites this landmark event in English history with startling evidence to suggest that the site of the battle recognized for over 500 years is wrong. He not only shifts the location of the battle, but shifts our perspective of its heroes and villains and its place in history.

Michael K. Jones is an independent scholar specializing in medieval English history. He lives in London.

About the Author Michael K. Jones, PhD, is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the British Commission for Military History, and works now as a writer and media consultant. He has written books on the battles of Agincourt, Stalingrad, and Leningrad, and most recently The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III and The Retreat: Hitler's First Defeat. For the last few years has conducted battlefield tours of the Eastern Front. He lives in England.

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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating insight to new book on Bosworth By Joe Ann Ricca The battle of Bosworth marked the end of the reign of Richard III. Today it is one of the most intriguing medieval battles that took place in history with not enough information known.The traditional view of where the battle took place has been a controversial point along with where the key players of the battle took place. Mr. Jones provides new insight and offers an entirely new perspective on the attitude of Richard III.Jones overturns Shakespeares account separating the literary Richard III from the historical figure showing us a man who knew and understood medieval chivalry, battle tactics and the society in which he lived.Jones touches on the illegitmacy of Edward IV, his similarity between his role at Bosworth and his father's role in 1441 in Pontoise and the significance of the crown that he wore into battle.Jones relocation of the battle to the villages of Atherstone, Atterton and Fenny Drayton commands not only our attention but more research into the villages and locations in proximity to the current and traditional location.The book is beautifully illustrated with maps showing the new and traditional sites. Jones meticulous research on Bosworthis an important work in the continuing questions and intrigue surrounding the last battle of the last English King to fight in battle.Joe Ann RiccaCEO/PresidentThe Richard III Foundation, Inc.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Good Book By Fred III If you are interested in Richard III I think you'll really like this book. You need a basic understanding of the War of the Roses, Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth before you read this book, so if you are learning about Richard for the first time I would suggest reading a good general book or books on those three subjects first. This book has a large number of really good color and black and white photos and drawings, several maps, a family tree from Edward III, and a War of the Roses timeline.

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful. Some Thoughts on the Previous Review By Herb Garden This is respectfully addressed to the third reviewer of this book. Since you've decided to make most of your review about the author having his facts wrong I have to point out that it is you that are mistaken. Richard III based his claim to the throne on Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville being invalid and therefore the children of this marriage illegitimate, not on the basis of Edward IV being illegitimate himself. And illegitimate children cannot inherit the crown whether their father is lawful king or not. You can check on the facts and learn more about this by doing a bit of research. But since you seem to know everything about the subject and want to educate everyone maybe you don't need to. After all you KNOW Richard III killed Edward's sons. Were you there or what incontrovertible proof do you have? Please share it with us. Historians have puzzled over this for years and all along you had all the answers.

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