Warwick, the Kingmaker by Charles Oman
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"Warwick, the Kingmaker" by Charles Oman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and significance of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, also known as the Kingmaker, an influential figure during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses in England. The narrative seeks to illuminate Warwick's role, his familial ties, and the political dynamics that shaped this critical period in English history. The opening of
the book sets the stage by highlighting the obscurity and under-recognition of Warwick’s contributions, contrasting him with contemporaries like Henry the Fifth and Richard the Third. It discusses the context of the 15th century, marked by the decline of the Lancastrian rule and the rising tensions leading to civil strife. The text emphasizes the political environment, the costs of the French wars, and the moral decay that plagued the baronage, all while introducing Warwick's background and the challenges he faced in gaining recognition and influence amidst a chaotic political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oman, Charles, 1860-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Warwick, the Kingmaker |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Warwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1399-1485 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Succession |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57164 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 533 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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