Publisher's Synopsis
Vergil's ""Three Books of Polydore Vergil's English History"" is a comprehensive account of the reigns of three English monarchs: Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III. The book is written by the renowned historian Polydore Vergil and covers the period of English history from 1422 to 1485. The first book covers the reign of Henry VI, including his struggles with the House of York and his eventual deposition. The second book focuses on the reign of Edward IV, including his military campaigns and his efforts to establish a stable monarchy. The third book covers the reign of Richard III, including his usurpation of the throne and his eventual defeat at the Battle of Bosworth. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in English history and provides a detailed account of the political and social events of the time.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.