The Battle of Bosworth Field (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023694124)

William Hutton's "The Battle of Bosworth Field" meticulously recounts the pivotal clash between Richard III and Henry, Earl of Richmond, on August 22, 1485. Published in 1788, this historical account details the movements of both armies, offering a plan of the battlefield that allows readers to visualize the engagement. Hutton explores the battle's profound consequences, examining the fall, treatment, and character of Richard III, the last king of the House of York to rule England.

Huttonâ€(TM)s book provides valuable insights into the strategies, key figures, and repercussions of this decisive event in English history, marking the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the Tudors. Scholars and enthusiasts of medieval history will find this a fascinating look at a turning point in the Wars of the Roses and the establishment of a new era in England.

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