The Houses Of Lancaster And York With The Conquest And Loss Of France

""The Houses of Lancaster and York with the Conquest and Loss of France"" by James Gairdner is a historical book that explores the tumultuous period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses. The book provides a detailed account of the reigns of the Lancastrian and Yorkist monarchs, including Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III, as well as the key battles and political events that shaped this era.In addition to covering the domestic politics of the time, the book also delves into England's foreign policy and military campaigns, particularly its efforts to conquer and hold onto France. Gairdner provides a nuanced analysis of the various factors that contributed to England's successes and failures in this regard, including the role of key figures such as Joan of Arc and the impact of changing political alliances.Overall, ""The Houses of Lancaster and York with the Conquest and Loss of France"" offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of one of the most fascinating periods in English history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in this era or in medieval European history more broadly.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.