The Princes in the Tower
The Princes in the Tower by Alison Weir is a detailed investigation into one of the most enduring mysteries of the British royal family: the murders of young king Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. Published by Random House Publishing Group on July 10, 1995, this reprint edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. Weir meticulously examines historical evidence and modern accounts to reconstruct the events surrounding the princes’ deaths, exploring the tumultuous reign of Edward IV and the power struggles that ensued.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the intrigue and ambition that characterized the period following Edward IV’s death. The book delves into the rivalry and deception that led to the imprisonment of the young princes and the subsequent events that secured Richard III’s claim to the throne. This work not only addresses the historical context but also engages with the broader themes of royalty and historical inquiry, making it a significant contribution to the study of European history.
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A “fascinating [and] deeply researched” (The Daily Telegraph) investigation into one of the British royal family’s greatest mysteries: the murders of young king Edward V and Richard, Duke of York—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose
“Weir takes us on this delicious mystery with a fearsome vengeance.”—Milwaukee Journal
Despite five centuries of investigation by historians, the sinister deaths of Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, remain two of the most gripping mysteries in English history. Did Richard III really kill “the Princes in the Tower,” as is commonly believed, or was the murderer someone else entirely?
Carefully examining every shred of contemporary evidence as well as dozens of modern accounts, Alison Weir reconstructs the entire chain of events leading to the double murder. We are witness to the tumultuous reign of Edward VI, the princes’ father, and the rivalry, ambition, intrigue, and struggle for power after his death that led to the imprisonment of the princes—and the hushed-up murders that secured Richard III’s claim to the throne.
A masterpiece of historical research and a riveting story of conspiracy and deception, The Princes in the Tower at last provides a solution to this age-old puzzle.
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