"King Richard alone was killed fighting manfully in the thickest press of his enemies." - Polydore Virgil, Anglica Historia. Fifteenth century England saw the turmoil of a bloody struggle for power between the House of York and the House of Lancaster, known to history as the "Wars of the Roses". It would culminate in a ferocious encounter on Bosworth Field in 1485, a battle which saw the death of King Richard III. With Henry VII`s victory, so the Tudor dynasty was born. This DVD features spectacular battle reconstructions, dramatised re-enactments and superb computer effects to provide a memorable account of the famous "Wars of the Roses". Expert comment and analysis comes from Dr David Chandler, who provides detailed insight into the clashes between the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster. Narrated by Brian Blessed. Scene Selection: Introduction - Seeds Of Discontent - The First Battles - Edward IV Claims The Throne - 1470 The Kingmaker's Rebellion - 1483-1485 Richard III & Henry Tudor DVD Special Features: Test Your Knowledge - Picture Gallery - Interactive Menus - Excerpts From Other Titles In The Series Main feature length: 55 minutes approximately Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo PAL Region 0 (all regions) Language: English Screen Format: 13:9 E - Exempt from classification Year of release: 1994 Catalogue Number: CROMDVD1072 PS2 Compatible |
