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Violence
A lot
Sustained battle violence; deaths; siege warfare
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of dynastic conflict, weak leadership, and the cost of civil war
What this book is about
The first Wars of the Roses novel (2013) by Iggulden follows the events leading to the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York, centering on Henry VI and the emerging conflict with Richard, Duke of York. Sustained battle violence. For older teens and adults.
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Battle violence
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