Books
by Thomas Penn
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The Brothers York: An English Tragedy |
The dramatic history of three brothers: the charismatic but dissolute Edward IV; Clarence, drowned in a butt of sweet Greek wine - not Malmsey; and Richard III, the last of the dynasty, more restrained in style but deadlier than his brothers. These vivid portraits dominate a narrative full of shifting allegiances, marital and diplomatic manoeuvrings and armed conflict. It was a nightmare world of mistrust which the author portrays in compelling detail. Richard went down fighting at Bosworth by which time, you feel, Henry Tudor could only be an improvement.
(Tony Pratt - bwl 98 Autumn 2020) |
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