Battle Story: Bosworth 1485 recounts the decisive clash of the Wars of the Roses, where Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII. The book provides a clear overview of the political background, troop movements, and tactics, with maps, illustrations, and eyewitness material that make this turning point in English history accessible to general readers.
It's history with the nasty bits left in! A genuine jester's joke? Why chickens had their bottoms shaved? What ten-year-old treacle was used for? Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages - all the gore and more!