Warwick The Kingmaker

Warwick the Kingmaker

by Charles William Chadwick Oman

This biography delves into the life of Richard Neville, the 16th Earl of Warwick, known as the 'Kingmaker,' a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses. Charles Oman, a respected military historian, explores Warwick's pivotal role in the conflict, highlighting his strategic military prowess and political acumen. The book chronicles Warwick's shifting allegiances, his influential role in shaping the English monarchy, and his ultimately tragic demise at the Battle of Barnet. Oman's work provides a detailed account of Warwick's life and the turbulent era in which he lived, offering insights into the political machinations, power struggles, and battles that defined the Wars of the Roses.

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Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman, was a British military historian. His reconstructions of medieval battles from the fragmentary and distorted accounts left by chroniclers were pioneering. Occas...

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