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Conn Iggulden’s *Wars of the Roses* unfolds the bloody struggle for the English throne that erupted after Henry VI’s accession and his promise of a French bride. As the House of York vies for power, the novel portrays the political intrigue and shifting loyalties that defined 15th‑century Britain, turning a dynastic conflict into a pivotal chapter of English history.
The account, rooted in real events and figures, offers readers a vivid picture of the complexities of monarchy, succession, and medieval warfare, while immersing them in the era’s atmosphere of ambition and betrayal.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Conn Iggulden
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