Lambert Simnel and the Battle of Stoke
Author - Michael John Bennett
Year published - 1987
Published by - St. Martin's Press
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
Less than 2 years after the Battle of Bosworth, Henry Tudor had to defend his crown against a formidable challenge mounted on behalf of a 10 year old boy. He was Lambert Simnel who was presented as the last surviving Plantagenet prince. He had been crowned in Dublin as Edward VI. This book unravels the web of dynastic politics and rivalries in Yorkist England. Stoke Field and the battle therein is the last occasion when an English king personally took the field against a rival. This study commemorating the quincentenary of the battle of Stoke, concludes by claiming that the resolution of the crisis of 1487 marks an important stage in the development of early Tudor policy. This book includes an appendix of extracts from chronicles and other sources, some translated for the first time.
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Author - Michael John Bennett
Year published - 1987
Published by - St. Martin's Press
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
Less than 2 years after the Battle of Bosworth, Henry Tudor had to defend his crown against a formidable challenge mounted on behalf of a 10 year old boy. He was Lambert Simnel who was presented as the last surviving Plantagenet prince. He had been crowned in Dublin as Edward VI. This book unravels the web of dynastic politics and rivalries in Yorkist England. Stoke Field and the battle therein is the last occasion when an English king personally took the field against a rival. This study commemorating the quincentenary of the battle of Stoke, concludes by claiming that the resolution of the crisis of 1487 marks an important stage in the development of early Tudor policy. This book includes an appendix of extracts from chronicles and other sources, some translated for the first time.
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Author - Michael John Bennett
Year published - 1987
Published by - St. Martin's Press
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
Less than 2 years after the Battle of Bosworth, Henry Tudor had to defend his crown against a formidable challenge mounted on behalf of a 10 year old boy. He was Lambert Simnel who was presented as the last surviving Plantagenet prince. He had been crowned in Dublin as Edward VI. This book unravels the web of dynastic politics and rivalries in Yorkist England. Stoke Field and the battle therein is the last occasion when an English king personally took the field against a rival. This study commemorating the quincentenary of the battle of Stoke, concludes by claiming that the resolution of the crisis of 1487 marks an important stage in the development of early Tudor policy. This book includes an appendix of extracts from chronicles and other sources, some translated for the first time.
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