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Wars of the Roses: Stormbird by Conn Iggulden (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100425275442
ISBN-139780425275443
eBay Product ID (ePID)208733382
Product Key Features
Book TitleWars of the Roses: Stormbird
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWar & Military, Sagas, Historical
Publication Year2015
GenreFiction
AuthorConn Iggulden
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight23.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-427659
ReviewsPraise for WARS OF THE ROSES: STORMBIRD "Capturing the stink and gore, violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory. A page-turner sure to have readers eager for the next in the series." -- Kirkus "Several of the well-drawn characters, especially the dashing, totally fictional Brewer, stand out to carry the narrative.... And this is just the beginning....Iggulden's easy-to-follow take on the War of the Roses will keep followers of the old English royals completely engrossed. Bernard Cornwell fans will also enjoy." -- Library Journal Praise for the novels of Conn Iggulden "A triumph of historical fiction." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A rip-roarin' read, and inspiration to go and sack a few cities on your own." -- Kirkus Reviews "What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman emperor of them all -- Julius Caesar." --William Bernhardt, author of Capitol Betrayal "A swashbuckling adventure story...Iggulden is a grand storyteller" --USA Today "Emperor is stunning.... Words like 'brilliant,' 'sumptuous,' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used, but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the tale to life." --Los Angeles Times "A brilliant, tough-as-nails story. I wish I'd written it. It left me wanting more. A novel of vivid characters, stunning action and unrelenting pace." --Bernard Cornwell author of 1356, "It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious [and] more passionate."--M. C. Scott, author of Rome: The Emperor's Spy "Capturing the...violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory."-- Kirkus Reviews "Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!"-- Historical Novel Review, "It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious [and] more passionate."-M. C. Scott, author of Rome: The Emperor's Spy "Capturing the...violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory."- Kirkus Reviews "Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!"- Historical Novel Review, "It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious [and] more passionate."-M. C. Scott, author of Rome: The Emperor's Spy "Capturing the…violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory."- Kirkus Reviews "Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!"- Historical Novel Review
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal823/.92
SynopsisThe first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Conn Iggulden's brilliant new historical series about two families that plunged England into a devastating, decades-long civil war. In 1437, the Lancaster king Henry VI ascends the throne of England after years of semi-peaceful regency. Named "The Lamb," Henry is famed more for his gentle and pious nature than his father's famous battlefield exploits; already, his dependence on his closest men has stirred whispers of weakness at court. A secret truce negotiated with France to trade British territories for a royal bride--Margaret of Anjou--sparks revolts across English territory. The rival royal line, the House of York, sees the chaos brought on by Henry's weakness and with it the opportunity to oust an ineffectual king. As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late? "It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious and] more passionate."--M. C. Scott, author of Rome: The Emperor's Spy "Capturing the...violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory."-- Kirkus Reviews "Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read "-- Historical Novel Review, The first book in #1 New York Times- bestselling author Conn Iggulden's brilliant new historical series about two families that plunged England into a devastating, decades-long civil war. In 1437, the Lancaster king Henry VI ascends the throne of England after years of semi-peaceful regency. Named "The Lamb," Henry is famed more for his gentle and pious nature than his father's famous battlefield exploits; already, his dependence on his closest men has stirred whispers of weakness at court. A secret truce negotiated with France to trade British territories for a royal bride--Margaret of Anjou--sparks revolts across English territory. The rival royal line, the House of York, sees the chaos brought on by Henry's weakness and with it the opportunity to oust an ineffectual king. As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who or what can save the kingdom before it is too late? "It's been said that Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses written as fantasy: this is the real thing, more glorious [and] more passionate."--M. C. Scott, author of Rome: The Emperor's Spy "Capturing the...violence and romance of medieval life, Iggulden makes real those grand characters who live in the collective memory."-- Kirkus Reviews "Great pacing, fascinating people, and vibrant descriptions make this a must read!"-- Historical Novel Review
LC Classification NumberPR6109.G47W37 2015
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- Oct 26, 2020
Worth reading
Great insight from another view about a time history. One of my favorite authors & once again extremely well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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