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The Rose, the Bastard and the Saint King AC25 making it ideal as aA. W. Boardmans latest book is another triumph of careful research, insight and feel for his subject. Its also very readable. For me, this is the best book currently available on the period. John Simpson, BBC News The Siege of London on 1214 May 1471 is a largely forgotten episode in the Wars of the Roses, but its implications were so far reaching that the fate of the Lancastrian dynasty was sealed forever. Edward IVs gamble to reclaim the throne for