The Brothers York

An English Tragedy
Book • 2020
The Brothers York recounts the complex and tragic story of the three York brothers—Edward IV, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III—whose struggles for power and loyalty led to a catastrophic end.

Penn masterfully explores the intrigue, betrayal, and violence that characterized their reigns, culminating in the rise of the Tudor dynasty.

The book provides a gripping narrative of the Wars of the Roses, a conflict that shaped England for generations.

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