Cassell's History of England, Vol. 2 (of 8) From the Wars of the Roses to the Great Rebellion

The volume guides listeners through the turbulent years from the deadly clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the early turbulence of the Tudor dynasty. It follows familiar faces such as York, Edward IV, and the ambitious Richard III, while unpacking the shifting alliances, battles, and betrayals that reshaped the English throne. Richly illustrated with contemporary plates and vivid portraits, the narrative brings to life the pageantry of coronations, the ferocity of fields like Towton and Bosworth, and the personal dramas that rode alongside the larger conflict.

Beyond the dynastic drama, the work surveys the broader currents of fifteenth‑century England: the spread of printing, advances in art and architecture, and the evolving legal and commercial landscape. It then turns to the reign of Henry VII, outlining his consolidation of power, the handling of pretenders, and the diplomatic chess‑games that set the stage for his son’s more flamboyant rule. Listeners will emerge with a clear sense of how war, politics, and culture intertwined to forge a nation poised for the changes of the Renaissance.