Warwick the Kingmaker

by L. Du Garde Peach, John Kenney (Illustrator)

The Earl of Warwick was the most powerful noble in history. He was the central figure in the War of the Roses, and at one time he held two kings of England as his prisoners. This is the story of his rise and fall.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Lawrence du Garde Peach was an English author and writer of plays for radio, stage and screen. Today he may be best remembered as the author of over 30 books for Ladybird's Adventure from History series of nonfiction children's books, published from 1957 until his death, which was the largest series Ladybird ever produced, and remained in print until 1986.

Reviews

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ladybird history books are social history at it's best, from; I would estimate ages 8 to 14 for school use of simply to enjoy. They bring history alive for children, and are filled with fascinating information. As well as bringing alive an animated, exciting past, they also show how events of the past, are with us today, in so many fascinating ways.
Warwick the Kingmaker, written by L Du Garde Peach, with fabulous illustrations by John Kenney, was first published in 1966. It tells the narrative of one of the most powerful noblemen in English history, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, who was the central figure in the War of Roses, and at one time he held two kings of England as his prisoners. It is an exciting true story of political intrigue. It tells of the civil war in England known as the War of the Roses, and of other figures such as the weak, half mad Henry VI and his fiery Queen Margaret (known as the she wolf of France).
Fabulously written and illustrated in way in which young readers can relate to.

[Felix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow. Only SLIGHTLY biased pro-Warwick, then.

[Paul Pryce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great illustrations/ slightly loaded against Margaret of Anjou.