Overview
The Woodville family are synonymous with the Wars of the Roses. While much has been published on the family as a whole, especially Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV, Anthony Woodville – the favourite sibling of Elizabeth – has been largely overlooked by history. He is famed for his arrest and execution in June 1483, but there is much more to learn from his life. Woodville was a man with an important cultural role. He was a knight, had a successful jousting career, and worked with the printing pioneer William Caxton. He was the printer’s only long-lasting patron in England and acted as translator for him, using the books printed by Caxton to educate Edward, Prince of Wales, the future Edward V. This book seeks to bring Anthony Woodville out of the shadows of history, giving him the recognition he deserves and challenging the negative perceptions around him by investigating his personality and personal achievements in military, diplomatic and literary capacities.
Full Product Details
Author: Danielle Burton
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Weight: 0.564kg
ISBN: 9781398114692
ISBN 10: 1398114693
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 15 February 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'I was pleased to see the full transcript of Anthony Woodville's will at the end of the book, together with his poignant last poem. I particularly liked Danielle's engaging writing style, and feel I understand Anthony Woodville much better after reading her new book, which I am happy to recommend.' -- The Writing Desk, January 2024 'A very well-researched biography.' -- Adventures of a Tudor Nerd, May 2024 'A much-needed addition to the study of the Wars of the Roses, highlighting a man of great influence who is often overlooked in favour of his royal contemporaries. It is an impressive piece of work.' -- History…The Interesting Bits, April 2024
'I was pleased to see the full transcript of Anthony Woodville's will at the end of the book, together with his poignant last poem. I particularly liked Danielle's engaging writing style, and feel I understand Anthony Woodville much better after reading her new book, which I am happy to recommend.' -- The Writing Desk, January 2024
Author Information
Danielle Burton has had a keen interest in the Wars of the Roses from a young age, including being a member of the Richard III Society since the age of 9. She has presented aspects of her research into the life of Anthony Woodville at various academic conferences, and works in the heritage sector.
