A quick review of The Plantagenets by Derek Wilson
The Plantagenets were the dynasty that ruled England from the 12th century through the 15th century. Their dynasty started with Henry II and his end to the "Anarchy", not that his reign still didn't have some and ended with the War of the Roses and Richard III. The book has a lot of who, what, when, and where, but generally does not delve much into the how or why.
Wilson's writing style is simple and straightforward. He limits his use of primary sources, and his writing really does not challenge the reader. The book can be considered as a brief introduction to a very turbulent period in the history of England--wars with Scotland and Wales, and plenty of intrigue! The later is why I wish there would have been more on the how and why....
by Derek Wilson
The Plantagenets were the dynasty that ruled England from the 12th century through the 15th century. Their dynasty started with Henry II and his end to the "Anarchy", not that his reign still didn't have some and ended with the War of the Roses and Richard III. The book has a lot of who, what, when, and where, but generally does not delve much into the how or why.
Wilson's writing style is simple and straightforward. He limits his use of primary sources, and his writing really does not challenge the reader. The book can be considered as a brief introduction to a very turbulent period in the history of England--wars with Scotland and Wales, and plenty of intrigue! The later is why I wish there would have been more on the how and why....