Richard III's 'Beloved Cousyn': John Howard and 50 similar items

Birkitts Books presents ... Richard III's 'Beloved Cousyn': John Howard and the House of York ISBN: 0752451316 Author: Ashdown-Hill John Publisher: The History Press Release Date: 2009-01-01 Seller Category: History Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 240925007 Notes: Minor wear, binding sound, pages have rare bracketing, marking in ink. In 1455, John Howard was an untitled and relatively obscure Suffolk gentleman. Thirty years later, at the time of his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field, he was Earl Marshal, Duke of Norfolk, Lord Admiral and a very rich man (and his direct descendant is Duke of Norfolk today). How had Howard attained these elevations? Through his service to the House of York, and in particular to King Richard III during the setting aside of Edward V, John Ashdown-Hill examines why Howard chose to support Richard, even ultimately at the cost of his life; what secrets he knew about Edward IV; what he had to do with the fate of the 'Princes in the Tower'; and, what naval innovations, hitherto ascribed to the Tudors, he promoted. Based on original research and containing previously unpublished material, "Richard III's 'Beloved Cousyn'" is an important contribution to Ricardian scholarship. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!