Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer?

By Danielle Burton

Amberley Publishing
ISBN: 978 1 3981 1469 2

This English nobleman would have an eventful career, rising to prominence under the reign of King Edward IV. This book details Woodville’s role in politics, the Wars of the Roses, and his literary interests.

Excerpt:

This book began with a visit to Pontefract Castle. At the time all I knew of Anthony Woodville was his execution at Pontefract, along with his nephew Richard Grey and Thomas Vaughan, who were all members of the household of the Prince of Wales, on the orders of the future Richard III. As a self-confessed Ricardian, this information has always confused me. How could two men who were friendly with each other due to their familial connection to Edward IV have ended their relationship in such a way?

Who is this book for?

This biography will interest those studying 15th-century English politics and the Wars of the Roses. Anthony Woodville is an especially interesting figure to cover, both for his personal connections with English kings and his involvement in the beginnings of the printing industry.

“It is clear that Danielle Burton has done her research, thoroughly, using primary sources where possible. She uses her extensive knowledge of Anthony Woodville to suggest reasons for his actions and to fill in the gaps of our knowledge, clearly indicating her theories and supporting arguments.” ~ review by Sharon Bennett Connolly in History…The Interesting Bits!

“I particularly liked Danielle’s engaging writing style, and feel I understand Anthony Woodville much better after reading her new book, which I am happy to recommend.” ~ review by Tony Riches

The Author

Danielle Burton is a historian and archivist She blogs on The Voyager of History. You can also follow her on Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram.

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