York and Lancaster, 1399-1485 by Jones, Bell, and Winbolt
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"York and Lancaster, 1399-1485" compiled by W. Garmon Jones is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth examination of the tumultuous period of English history marked by the conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster, culminating in the Wars of the Roses. It aims to serve both educators and students by presenting historical documents that illustrate significant events and developments of the era. The
beginning of "York and Lancaster, 1399-1485" introduces the format and purpose of the sourcebook, outlining its role as an educational tool meant to accompany standard historical texts. The text underscores the importance of primary documents in understanding historical contexts, emphasizing their varied nature, including chronicles, poems, and statutes. The opening includes an overview of the extracts that will be included—covering notable events such as the coronation of Henry IV, conspiracies against him, the Glendower War, and battles that shaped the political landscape of England during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Jones, William Garmon |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951 |
| Editor | Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1868-1944 |
| Title | York and Lancaster, 1399-1485 |
| Series Title | Bell's English History Source Books |
| Credits |
Produced by Rose Mawhorter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (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 | Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56180 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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