Description: Unravel the mystery of a boy-king and the Wars of the Roses.
A year after Richard III's death, a young claimant appeared, crowned in Dublin Cathedral as the rightful King of England. Was he the Yorkist heir, or an imposter named Lambert Simnel? John Ashdown-Hill questions the official view, seeking the truth behind the 500-year-old story.
The Dublin King sheds new light on the fate of the 'Princes in the Tower' and the link to George, Duke of Clarence. Discover:
- New evidence and insights into the key players
- The complex political landscape of 15th-century England and Ireland
- The power struggles between the Yorkists and Lancastrians
For readers of English history, royal biographies, and genealogical mysteries.
Brief description:
The late JOHN ASHDOWN-HILL was a historian and member of the Royal Historical Society, the Society of Genealogists and the Richard III Society. He wrote numerous articles for The Ricardian and was the author of Eleanor, the Secret Queen, Richard III's 'Beloved Cousyn' and Royal Marriage Secrets (all The History Press).