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Stoke Field: The Last Battle of the Wars of the Roses | 
 enlarge | Author: David Baldwin
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 285666
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN: 1844151662
UPC: 978184415166
EAN: 9781844151660
ASIN: 1844151662
Publication Date: April 20, 2006
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 The last word on the last battle August 3, 2006
Michael MCCARTHY (Hampshire UK)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
For those of us who normally inhabit the structured world of 20th century history, where opponents are clearly demarcated, the Wars of the Roses can be a difficult subject. Which side are the Neville's on now; are they all on the same side? Which family supports which side, and why have they changed since the last battle?
This book on the battle of Stoke Field, the last of the Wars of the Roses, inevitably spends much time in explaining the power struggle and its context over the 35 years of conflict. But it is time well spent as the author has managed to explain in a simple and readable manner the complicated dynastic dynamics that are at the centre of the issue. Also how the King of the moment manipulated families, supporters and former enemies by a calculated use of reward and withdrawal of property to maintain control.
From this, the discussion on the battle follows and offers a well researched presentation of the battle action, followed by a detailed analysis of the battlefield today and the sources and evidence for the battle.
A recommended book that fills a gap by introducing this battle to a wider readership.
Mike McCarthy
Editor, "The Battle Guide"
Guild of Battlefield Guides
 A fascinating history of a little heralded battle June 8, 2006
Peter Smith (London)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Many books about medieval battles are based on little more than guesswork, but here is one which uses documentary, archaeological and topographical evidence to present a well-argued and convincing assessment of what really happened. The author seeks to probe the mindset of the commanders - by referring to the military manuals they would have studied - and questions why some noblemen and knights were prepared to risk everything to help an obvious impostor (Lambert Simnel), rather than commit themselves to King Henry VII. Simnel's Irish soldiers - previously portrayed as a disorganised rabble - are shown to have been a force to be reckoned with, and an in-depth analysis of the fire-power unleashed by the royal archers testifies eloquently to their courage. I was particularly intrigued by the role which Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Bishop Robert Stillington and Francis, Viscount Lovel played in the conspiracy, and by chapter 7 which must surely be the last word on Lovel's strange disappearance. All in all an excellent read which left me feeling that I had been told about the battle by someone who had fought in it. The 'guided tour', which can be followed on foot or by car, will be very useful when I go to see Stoke Field for myself.
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