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Historical Heroes: Edward IV
In 1461, something very unusual happened: an English king was overthrown by force of arms and the man who achieved that remarkable feat was only nineteen years old.
Gentle, peace-loving Henry VI had been the undisputed ruler for over thirty-five years and, since he had a legitimate male heir, the future of his dynasty was assured. Though Henry was not a king who was going to be awarded any ‘best king ever’ medals, the vast...
The Barbarian, by Douglas Jackson
Another blockbuster historical fiction novel.
In this sequel to The Wall, Douglas Jackson takes his readers on a rollercoaster ride through lands riven by conflict – both political and military. He journeys from northern Britannia across to the Saxon homelands and from there southwards into the troubled Roman...