Medieval Yorkshire

Medieval Yorkshire: Memorable Invasions, Battles, Revolts, Conspiracies, and Military Achievements (1884) is a historical book written by Edward Lamplough. The book provides a detailed account of the medieval history of Yorkshire, a county in northern England. It covers a wide range of topics such as invasions, battles, revolts, conspiracies, and military achievements that took place in the region during the medieval period.The book begins with an overview of the early history of Yorkshire, including the arrival of the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons. It then delves into the Norman Conquest of England and the subsequent invasion of Yorkshire by William the Conqueror. The author describes the resistance put up by the local population and the eventual submission of the county to Norman rule.The book also covers the various battles that took place in Yorkshire during the medieval period, including the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the Battle of Towton, and the Battle of Wakefield. It provides a detailed account of the strategies and tactics used by the opposing armies and the impact these battles had on the region.In addition to battles, the book also covers the various revolts and conspiracies that took place in Yorkshire, including the Pilgrimage of Grace and the Rising of the North. The author describes the causes and consequences of these uprisings and the impact they had on the political and social landscape of Yorkshire.Finally, the book covers the military achievements of notable figures from Yorkshire, including Richard III and Henry VIII. The author provides a detailed account of their military campaigns and the impact they had on the wider history of England.Overall, Medieval Yorkshire: Memorable Invasions, Battles, Revolts, Conspiracies, and Military Achievements (1884) is a comprehensive and detailed account of the medieval history of Yorkshire. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during this period.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.