Prazdnikov A. G.

Prazdnikov A. G.

The Castles in the Wars of the Roses Review of Dan Spencer’s Book “The Castle in the Wars of the Roses”  (Pen & Sword Military, 2020, 264 р.) Р. 133-137.

UDC 94(410)(048)

DOI 10.37724/RSU.2021.73.4.015

Abstract. The article presents a review of Dan Spencer’s book dedicated to the investigation
of an underinvestigated aspect of the War of Roses which took place in the second half of the 15th century in England, namely to castles under siege and to the development of the art of fortification.

 

Keywords: War of Roses, the Lancasters, the Yorks, late Middle Ages, castles.

 

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