The Wars Of The Roses The Struggle That Inspired George. The Wars of the Roses saw the Yorks and Lancasters play musical chairs with the English throne. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Martin, creator of Game of Thrones. Wars of the Roses The War of the Five Kings, which the series revolves around, erupts over the struggle for control of the Iron Throne. Kings who were insane, infant or imprisoned; feuding families, disputed successions and monarchs executing their brothers; exiled nobles, war with France and enemies forced to unite against a common foe the history of the Wars of the Roses is so filled. "Westeros is probably closer to medieval Britain than anything else." - George R.
The Wars of the Roses were a series of English civil wars for control of the throne of England fought between supporters of two rival cadet branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, and the House of York, represented by a white rose.
This real life, historical conflict serves as the basis for the book and television series, Game of Thrones.
Martin, creator of Game of Thrones. Don't forget to check out my other reading lists, including the Best Books About the Tudors. Buy The Wars of the Roses: The Struggle That Inspired George R R Martin's Game of Thrones (Military History) Reprint by Martin J.