The Wars of the Roses: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner

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We already know the high artistic skills and powerful imagination of Graham Turner. In this book he has also shown himself a skilful historian, drawing on wide reading and careful attention to sources.
His book is beautifully illustrated by his own work along with well chosen photographs of objects, sites and manuscripts. But it also gives us a carefully researched narrative and analysis of the Wars of the Roses which is eminently readable.
In short this is a unique and compelling book. Visually fabulous - no other word for it. A must have book for anyone interested in this period. An amazing achievement.

Professor Anne Curry

The Wars of the Roses

The Medieval Art of Graham Turner

Since first being inspired by a visit to Bosworth battlefield nearly 30 years ago, the Wars of the Roses has been a central theme of Graham Turner's artistic career, his paintings and prints prized by historians and collectors for their meticulously researched attention to detail, combined with dramatic and atmospheric compositions, which bring to life this fascinating, dynamic, colourful but turbulent period of history.

Graham has devoted his efforts over the past few years to bringing you this volume, a collection of over 120 of his paintings and drawings, many newly created, with supplementary images and a comprehensive and fascinating text that illuminates the complex, shifting course of events and the people who lived their lives through this tumultuous time.

SIGNED COPIES of Graham Turner's acclaimed book about the Wars of the Roses are available from Graham through Studio 88 - see below.

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Books ordered here will be hand-signed on the title page by Graham Turner

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Hardback, 288 pages, page size 312 x 240mm

Price: £35.00

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'A picture is said to be worth a thousand words, and in the case of Graham Turner, very many more. This is a beautiful book, full of memorable images, and it is also a comprehensive work of reference.
...this is not just a book of pictures. Graham has written an accompanying text that is a serious and comprehensive history of the Wars of the Roses and which brings to life most of the major personalities and events of the wars.
Buy this book: you'll find yourself going back to look at it again and again.' Ricardian Bulletin

'If you only buy one book on the Wars of the Roses, make it this one, you won't be disappointed.' Battlefield

'This is one of the best books published on the Wars of the Roses in recent years. It will prove an invaluable resource for amateur and academic historians alike, as well as wargamers, reenactors and anyone with a passing interest in this fascinating period of English history.' Toy Soldier Collector

'The battle scenes are excellent, capturing the raw terror and confusion of a medieval battlefield, but also with a superb eye for detail. The renowned artist has produced a book of his paintings that are a perfect fit for those interested in the period.' Aspects of History

'It's not often we are presented with the perfect opportunity to see through a window into the past, but in these fast-moving days of 2024 Graham Turner presents us with just that.' Living Medieval

CLICK HERE to see a selection of photos of pages from the book.

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

Graham Turner has created many new paintings for his book to add to those he has painted over the past three decades, bringing to life the Wars of the Roses and telling the stories of the people who lived through it. Ranging from pencil drawings to gouache and oil on canvas paintings, these originals are now offered for sale - an opportunity to acquire a unique work of art - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

PRINTS

Prints are available from many of Graham Turner's paintings of the Wars of the Roses - open and limited editions, along with individually produced, artist-signed giclée prints, and some special canvas editions. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS