This first biography of Richard, third Duke of York, examines the political opposition of a great lord to Henry VI's regime. Active in the government of Lancastrian Normandy, he served twice as lieutenant of Ireland where, on his second visit, he did much to consolidate the trend towards Irish autonomy. The major interest of his career, however, lies in the increasing isolation of a once loyal subject. Suspect in the late 1440s, and even more so after the great revolt of 1450, he was driven into opposition during the following decade despite serving for two effective periods - here evaluated for the first time - as Protector of England. In 1455 violence replaced politics at St Albans, and England collapsed into the Wars of the Roses. Five years later, following his unsuccessful claim to the throne - an event for which fresh evidence is presented - he resorted once again to violence, dying in battle and leaving to his son Edward the claim which brought the first Yorkist to the throne.
| ISBN: | 9780198202684 |
| Publication date: | 23rd May 1991 |
| Author: | P A Deputy Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire Johnson |
| Publisher: | Clarendon Press an imprint of Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Oxford Historical Monographs |
| Genres: |
European history: medieval period, middle ages Biography: historical, political and military |
This first biography of Richard, third Duke of York, examines the political opposition of a great lord to Henry VI's regime. Active in the government of Lancastrian Normandy, he served twice as lieutenant of Ireland where, on his second visit, he did much to consolidate the trend towards Irish autonomy. The major interest of his career, however, lies in the increasing isolation of a once loyal subject. Suspect in the late 1440s, and even more so after the great revolt of 1450, he was driven into opposition during the following decade despite serving for two effective periods - here evaluated for the first time - as Protector of England. In 1455 violence replaced politics at St Albans, and England collapsed into the Wars of the Roses. Five years later, following his unsuccessful claim to the throne - an event for which fresh evidence is presented - he resorted once again to violence, dying in battle and leaving to his son Edward the claim which brought the first Yorkist to the throne.
Duke Richard of York 1411-1460 features in the following genres: European history: medieval period, middle ages, Biography: historical, political and military
Duke Richard of York 1411-1460 is available in Paperback, Hardback
Duke Richard of York 1411-1460 was written by P A Deputy Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire Johnson and published by Clarendon Press an imprint of Oxford University Press
Duke Richard of York 1411-1460 has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Oxford Historical Monographs series
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