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About empty thrones, a lot can be said. Throughout history, both ancient and near modern, a lack of an heir and the sudden death of a beloved monarch always meant trouble. When the position of a king is up for grabs, a lot of eager hands come forward. Pretenders and would-be heirs, cousins and nephews, bastard sons and daughters - they all came forward staking their claim to the throne. In the history of Medieval England, such episodes were many. Usurpers who oust kings and heirs, pretenders with long-forgotten dynastic claims: many once fought for the lucrative throne of the English Kingdom. However, by far the most important of all these historic episodes lasted from 1455 to 1487 - 32 long years of struggle and bloodshed in England. And that episode was known as the Wars of the Roses. These wars ravaged England, pitting two competing cadet families of the royal House of Plantagenet - York, and Lancaster. Their supporters, the Lancastrians and Yorkists, descended into bitter warfare over the throne. For their symbols they took red and white roses, respectively - thus giving the name to the conflict.

Angus Freathy

AM Publishing

The Great Wars of the World

The Wars of the Roses

Experience the drama and tragedy of the American Civil War like never before with this audiobook narrated by Theodore Zephyr. Through Zephyr's powerful and evocative voice, you will be transported to the battlefields and political arenas of the 19th century United States. From the personal stories of soldiers and civilians to the larger political and social ramifications of the war, this audiobook provides a compelling and emotional account of the conflict. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for an engaging listen, this audiobook is sure to captivate and inform. So sit back, relax, and let Theodore Zephyr guide you through the epic story of the American Civil War.

Andrew Rowe

The American Civil War: 1861-1865

The Crimean War was a major conflict that took place between 1853 and 1856, involving Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and the United Kingdom. In this concise history book, you will delve into the causes, events, and consequences of this brutal war. From the Charge of the Light Brigade to the Siege of Sevastopol, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key battles and turning points that defined the conflict. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of warfare and international relations.

Charles Johnston

The Crimean War: 1853-1856

World War 2 began on September 1st, 1939, and from its very first fiery shots, it dictated the tempo of this new and modernized form of warfare. It was a war unlike any other. It was the modern war. It superseded the Great War of the early years of the 20th century and overshadowed its scale and complexity. In the following audiobook, we will cover the essential moments of World War 2 - those defining events of modern history, whose magnitude dictated the fate of the entire globe.

Gary Williams

World War 2: The Whirlwind of the Ages

The French Revolution of the late 1790s was one of the critical events in the history of Europe. It was the defining moment - a historic landslide that ushered the world into a new, completely different epoch. Alas, all such changes come at a great cost. In the wake of the Revolution, a series of large scale conflicts ensued, which are collectively known as the Napoleonic Wars. Their magnitude, their ferocity, and the loss of lives they caused were unprecedented up to that time, and shown to the observing world that the changing of a thousand-year-old history can be brutal, vicious, and tumultuous.

Joseph Meyer

The Napoleonic Wars: One Shot at Glory

World War One was called "the war to end all wars"… it didn't. In this concise recounting of the first world war, we take a look into the reasons for it, the reactions to it, and ultimately the death of those that gave the greatest sacrifice.

So often we hear tell of the great sacrifice made in the subsequent wars, however, the story of World War 1 has a depth of insight to provide on the settings for World War 2. If World War 1 had finished on a more firm note of surrender then maybe World War 2 wouldn't have happened. Many Germans felt like the Keiser betrayed the country by surrendering. Why did he surrender? What difficulties were Germany in? As war took on new ways of shedding blood and mankind struggled to keep up, the sacrifice that was made in the name of peace must not be forgotten.