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As a history of the Wars of the Roses, and a colourful life of the King who was involved more closely than any of his contemporary sovereigns in the ebb and flow of fortune, this is a fine read. There have been more weighty and detailed lives and times, but this one gives us all the facts we need to know, set in a crisp and entertaining narrative. I considered myself relatively well-informed on the period before I picked this one up, but I learnt from it and found it a very enjoyable refresher course, and I would unreservedly recommend it to any enthusiast of British medieval history.
If you enjoy this, may we also recommend an account of the controversy surrounding the fate of the King's sons, [[The Princes In The Tower by Alison Weir]], or another Wars of the Roses-themed biography, [[The Kingmaker's Sisters: Six Powerful Women in the Wars of the Roses by David Baldwin]]. You might also appreciate [[On the Trail of the Yorks by Kristie Dean]].
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