In 1471, the armies of Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick met near Barnet in a battle that would become one of the decisive moments of the Wars of the Roses.
1471: The Battle of Barnet presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the conflict developed, why the two sides came to fight, and how the outcome influenced the struggle for the English crown.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the rival claims of the houses of York and Lancaster and the unstable nature of royal authority in fifteenth century England. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why Barnet marked a turning point in the wider civil war.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
•the Wars of the Roses
•medieval English history
•major battles of the Middle Ages
•medieval warfare and politics
This book offers an introduction to one of the most important engagements of England's late medieval period and its place in the history of the English monarchy.
