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The Kingmakers

The Kingmakers

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ISBN10: 1163616753
ISBN13: 9781163616758
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Kingmakers is a historical fiction novel written by Burton E. Stevenson. The book is set in the 15th century and follows the story of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who later becomes King Richard III of England. The story revolves around the political intrigues and power struggles that took place during the Wars of the Roses.The novel begins with the death of King Edward IV, which triggers a power struggle between the Yorkists and the Lancastrians. Richard, who is the brother of the deceased king, becomes the protector of his young nephew, Edward V, who is the rightful heir to the throne. However, Richard's ambition and desire for power lead him to plot against his own nephew and seize the throne for himself.The story is told from the perspectives of several characters, including Richard, his wife Anne Neville, and the Lancastrian queen, Margaret of Anjou. The book depicts the bloody battles, political machinations, and personal relationships that shaped the course of English history during this tumultuous period.The Kingmakers is a well-researched and well-written historical novel that provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of the most fascinating periods in English history. The book is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction, as well as anyone interested in the political and social dynamics of medieval England.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.

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