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Flat Figures Painters Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Christoph on March 09, 2019, 02:30:54 PM
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Hello,
is there a book about the war of roses you can recommend?
Looking especially for one which shows banners, coat of arms and clothing... (all you need for painting figures)
Any ideas?
Christoph
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Hi Christopher Osprey Men At Arms Series #145 Medieval Military Costume by Gerry Embleton The two volumes on Medieval by the Funckins printed in the 60-70s Medieval Military Dress 1066-1500 by Christopher Rothero Willie
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There are some books published by Freezywater Publications -
Heraldic Banners of the Wars of the Roses by Thomas Coveney, includes descriptions and coloured illustrations of many banners. Edited by Pat McGill.
Standards, Badges and Livery Colours of the Wars of the Roses by Pat McGill and Jonathan Jones.
The Battle of Barnet 1471 by Patrick McGill.
These are A5 size booklets. You can get them at www.vexillia.com or possibly Amazon or Abebooks.
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Thank you, that helps me on.
Christoph
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In a bookshop in Tewkesbury, I found "The Street Banners of Tewkesbury", produced by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society, PO Box 147, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 9AP (www. Tewkesbury.org.uk). It gives the arms of over 160 participants in the battle, as well as a brief biography.
Ed H
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A couple of scans from the Pat McGill books. One page from the Heraldic Banners book (a 3 volume set) and a page from the Standards, Badges and Liveries book.