A Slice of Medieval

The Battle of Bosworth, part two Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Image Attribution - Bill Sibley CC BY–SA 2.0

The Battle of Bosworth, Part One... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Image Attribution - John Taylor CC BY 2.0

The moment has come: Henry Tudor lands in England with a few men and a few promises of support - but will it be enough? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

By Christmas 1484, Richard III is still childless and his opponent, Henry Tudor, already has a bride lined up. What should Richard do? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

After the failure of the 1483 revolts, Henry Tudor returns to Brittany whilst Richard III seeks to establish firmer control over the troublesome south. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Richard III is king, but in the deep south trouble is brewing and Henry Tudor waits in Brittany... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Richard III has taken the throne of England, but what is to be done with his two nephews? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Why did loyal Richard of Gloucester seize the throne from his 12 year old nephew? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

May 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester takes measures to weaken any potential opponents... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Edward IV has died and the scramble for the throne begins... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

One of the central figures in the crisis of 1483 is the young king, Edward V. I take a look at what we know about the boy. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

We look at the role of Richard, Duke of Gloucester during Edward IV's second reign. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

During Edward IV's second reign much criticism has been levelled at the queen's Woodville family. Is it justified? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

After the peace, comes the division of the spoils and the Duke of Clarence was not happy with his share. But then when was he ever happy? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

This is a sample of the audiobook of Feud, book 1 of the Rebels and Brothers series, set during the Wars of the Roses. Written by Derek Birks and narrated by Mike Rogers.

Edward IV has secured his throne - again. His enemies are all dead - now all he has to do is control his allies. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

In the aftermath of Tewkesbury, a few more challenges remain if Edward IV is to finally secure his throne. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Having defeated Warwick at Barnet, Edward IV must face yet another threat this time from the erstwhile queen, Margaret of Anjou and her son Edward of Westminster. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

The returned Edward IV faces his old friend and ally, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick in a medieval shoot out at the OK Corral. But then the fog of war descends... Image in the public domain Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

King Edward IV has fled to Flanders, leaving his queen and his daughters in sanctuary. Warwick is now in control with an ailing Henry VI restored to the throne. What can Edward do to turn things around? Image courtesy of wikimedia Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

In 1470. The Earl of Warwick is finished - or is he? How strong is the Yorkist House of Cards? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

In the winter of 1469-70 the Earl of Warwick contemplates outright rebellion to put his son in law, the Duke of Clarence, on the throne... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Warwick and Clarence are discontented... something must be done! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Edward IV finds that keeping the peace is every bit as hard as winning the war. Law and order continues to be a problem and... in the north... something is stirring - something called Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Edward Iv has stamped out Lancastrian opposition, but now he must rule effectively to keep the fragile support he has won. He must also marry to get an heir to the throne but his choice of wife comes as a bit of a surprise... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com