The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones

From the bestselling author of The Plantagenets and The Templars comes the next riveting chapter in British history—the true story behind Game of Thrones.

The inspiration for the Channel 5 series Britain’s Bloody Crown

In the fifteenth century, England’s crown changed hands five times as two branches of the powerful Plantagenet dynasty waged a brutal war for supremacy. In The Wars of the Roses, acclaimed historian Dan Jones masterfully chronicles how the longest-reigning royal family in British history tore itself apart, paving the way for the rise of the Tudors.

From Joan of Arc to Henry V and Richard III, Jones brings to life the heroes, villains, and ruthless power players who shaped an era of rebellion, betrayal, and bloody conflict. With vivid accounts of legendary clashes like Towton and Bosworth, this epic history brims with intrigue, ambiti