--- product_id: 4567990 title: "The Wars of the Roses" price: "€ 26.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4567990-the-wars-of-the-roses store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Wars of the Roses **Price:** € 26.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wars of the Roses - **How much does it cost?** € 26.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4567990-the-wars-of-the-roses) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Wars of the Roses [Alison Weir] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Wars of the Roses Review: One of the best - One of the best history books I've read in a while, and I read a lot! The author hit the perfect balance of content with readability. Doesn't get too bogged down in detail yet covers all the bases. The subject can be a very confusing one, with all the various names and Titles becoming tedious at times. But Weir handles this beautifully and I rarely found myself having to go back and re-read a portion like I do with other books on this period. Excellent background story on King Richard II and the lead up to the wars. I can't believe how much great detail on the character's lives she was able to include. She makes the connection between characters. She seemed to answer every question I could have thought to ask. What was the motivation of these people? What in their background made them this way? She avoids the overly academic dull prose and gets straight to the point. She avoids the impulse of many history writers to write mainly to impress their peers. Instead it is beautifully written, flows along in a logical manner, and makes for a book even non-history buffs might want to read. My only complaint is that the book ends with the reign of Edward IV and we don't get to hear more about Richard III, because I bet she would do a wonderful job with that as well. Review: Very detailed and readable history of 15th century England - Alison Weir writes compelling and easy to understand history of a conflict that is anything but easy to understand with its numerous royal players involved. The book had me captivated and anyone interested in Medieval England this is a good read. I liked the details in which she has to describe 15th century England and how puts you in the mindset of the main participates involved. I only have two complaints, 1. I wish the had summed up the period f 1399 to 1455 (the start of the war of the roses) a little faster. Nearly half of the book is not actually about the war. It's good background but it for someone really wanting to read about the war it can be frustrating that the actual war doesn't start till after 200 pages. 2. The book ended too soon. It ends with 1471 when Edward IV takes back is crown. I know she says that another book was written about Richard the III but a book about the war of the Roses without Bothwell and Henry VII feels incomplete. She should have shortened the beginning a bit and added the end of the war of the Roses. Overall though it was a very good read. I would recommend it if you want a well written detailed account of most of the War of the Roses. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #135,297 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #44 in Royalty Biographies #58 in Historical British Biographies #122 in England History | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,610) | | Dimensions | 5.54 x 1.14 x 8.23 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0345404335 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0345404336 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 512 pages | | Publication date | June 25, 1996 | | Publisher | Ballantine Books | ## Images ![The Wars of the Roses - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816H6B2oKqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best *by F***K on August 2, 2015* One of the best history books I've read in a while, and I read a lot! The author hit the perfect balance of content with readability. Doesn't get too bogged down in detail yet covers all the bases. The subject can be a very confusing one, with all the various names and Titles becoming tedious at times. But Weir handles this beautifully and I rarely found myself having to go back and re-read a portion like I do with other books on this period. Excellent background story on King Richard II and the lead up to the wars. I can't believe how much great detail on the character's lives she was able to include. She makes the connection between characters. She seemed to answer every question I could have thought to ask. What was the motivation of these people? What in their background made them this way? She avoids the overly academic dull prose and gets straight to the point. She avoids the impulse of many history writers to write mainly to impress their peers. Instead it is beautifully written, flows along in a logical manner, and makes for a book even non-history buffs might want to read. My only complaint is that the book ends with the reign of Edward IV and we don't get to hear more about Richard III, because I bet she would do a wonderful job with that as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very detailed and readable history of 15th century England *by G***R on December 15, 2024* Alison Weir writes compelling and easy to understand history of a conflict that is anything but easy to understand with its numerous royal players involved. The book had me captivated and anyone interested in Medieval England this is a good read. I liked the details in which she has to describe 15th century England and how puts you in the mindset of the main participates involved. I only have two complaints, 1. I wish the had summed up the period f 1399 to 1455 (the start of the war of the roses) a little faster. Nearly half of the book is not actually about the war. It's good background but it for someone really wanting to read about the war it can be frustrating that the actual war doesn't start till after 200 pages. 2. The book ended too soon. It ends with 1471 when Edward IV takes back is crown. I know she says that another book was written about Richard the III but a book about the war of the Roses without Bothwell and Henry VII feels incomplete. She should have shortened the beginning a bit and added the end of the war of the Roses. Overall though it was a very good read. I would recommend it if you want a well written detailed account of most of the War of the Roses. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it! *by N***S on April 1, 2012* I'm new to English history, having never read anything on the subject since my days in high school, and only recently have I decided to brush up on the monarchy and its fascinating history. A friend of mine recommended this author, and I decided to start with "The Wars of The Roses". I found it hard at first to keep track of the many names and who belonged to whose house and who was a son/daughter of whom. But after the first two or three chapters, I was able to relatively follow the narrative, and Weir tackles this very confusing period of British history with skill and hefty research. I came away from this title thoroughly entertained and informed, and I immediately dove into the sequel to this book, "The Princes In The Tower". I am nearly finished with that one, and I am finding it just as interesting and entertaining as I did "The Wars Of The Roses". I would definitely recommend this author to anyone who is looking for some armchair reading of English history. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Wars of the Roses - The Princes in the Tower - Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4567990-the-wars-of-the-roses](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4567990-the-wars-of-the-roses) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*