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Towton 1461 Christopher Gravett

Towton 1461 By Christopher Gravett

Towton 1461 by Christopher Gravett


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The Battle of Towton, a battle in the Wars of the Roses, was probably the bloodiest battle ever fought in England. This title reveals how Towton marked the resurgence of the Yorkist cause and established Edward IV as king.

Towton 1461 Summary

Towton 1461: England's bloodiest battle by Christopher Gravett

The Lancastrian army was conducting a triumphant march on the capital, having defeated Warwick at the Second Battle of St. Albans, when on 4 March, Edward of York was proclaimed king in London. The Lancastrians withdrew northwards and Edward followed in pursuit. The two armies met at the village of Towton on 29 March 1461. This long and bitter battle began early as the two armies advanced towards each other, raging all day with the Lancastrians seeming to have the better of it, until the Duke of Norfolk arrived with several thousand Yorkist reinforcements., resulting in what is known as 'Bloody Meadow'. This book reveals how Towton marked the resurgence of the Yorkist cause and established Edward IV as king.

About Christopher Gravett

Christopher Gravett is Senior Curator of armour at the Tower Armouries, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. His previous Osprey titles include Landmarks: The Norman Conquest, Warrior 1: 'Norman Knight 950-1204 AD' and Campaign 66: 'Bosworth 1485'. Graham Turner was born in Harrow in 1964, the son of the respected aviation artist Michael Turner. Graham has been a freelance artist since 1984, specialising in historical and military subjects, particularly of the medieval period, and has illustrated numerous Osprey titles.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Chronology - Origins of the Campaign - The Commanders - Opposing Forces - The March to Towton - The Battle - Aftermath - The Grave Pits - The Battlefield today - Further Reading - Index

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GOR001874999
9781841765136
1841765139
Towton 1461: England's bloodiest battle by Christopher Gravett
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20030416
96
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