The civil wars of the second half of the fifteenth century still stand in the popular imagination as the period of greatest anarchy in English history‎.‎ This accessible introduction offers an overview of the debates surrounding the character‎,‎ causes‎,‎ impact and consequences of the wars‎.‎ Thematically organised‎,‎ the text also reviews the historiography of the years 1459‎-1487‎.‎ Thoroughly revised and updated in the light of twenty‎-first century scholarship‎,‎ the third edition of this established text includes‎:‎ * a new chapter focused on the character of the wars * significant new material on the engagement of ordinary people in the politics of the period * additional sections on the involvement of‎,‎ and impact on‎,‎ women‎.‎ The Wars of the Roses is ideal for students and general readers seeking a reliable and balanced introduction to the topic‎.‎