Tag Archives: Yorkshire

Common Myths of the Wars of the Roses: Richard III: Victim of Tudor Propaganda? Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Derek Birks

In the past year, while writing my sixth novel set during the Wars of the Roses, I’ve had to confront directly in my research the legend that is Richard III. So much has been written about this king that it … Continue reading →

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Common Myths of the Wars of the Roses – Myth #3: Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, the ‘Kingmaker’? Part 3…

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Derek Birks

This is the third part of my exploration into the notion that Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, deserves the epithet of “kingmaker”. When I sat down to write Part 3, I quickly realised that, to avoid oversimplifying the story, I would … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies and … Chronicles – Shedding some light on the Yorkshire Rebellions of 1469

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Derek Birks

It’s often said – and rightly so – that primary source material is a godsend not only to the historian but also to historical novelists. As well as giving us an idea what happened, primary sources can also provide a … Continue reading →

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