Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West

""Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West"" by W. H. Hamilton Rogers is a historical account that delves into the tumultuous period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses and the subsequent reign of the Tudor dynasty. The book specifically focuses on the impact of these events on the West of England, including regions such as Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.The author provides a detailed narrative of the key figures and events that shaped this period of English history, including the rise of the House of Lancaster and its eventual conflict with the House of York. The book also explores the political and social upheaval that accompanied this period, including the impact on the local economy and the lives of ordinary people.Through a combination of primary sources and historical research, Rogers provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this fascinating period of English history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor dynasty, or the history of the West of England.1890. The subjects included in this book were chosen from an almost unlimited number for their interest and variety of incident to be illustrative of the days when they occurred. Contents: our steward of household, Lord Willoughby de Broke; extinct for the white rose, Lord Bonville; under the hoof of the white boar, Henry Stafford; unhorsed at Bosworth, Lord Cheney; with the silver hand, Stafford of Suthwyke; they did cast him, Sir Thomas Arundell; of the imperial line, Theodoro Paleologus. Handsomely illustrated with an index of such illustrations. Also includes several poems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.