Medieval Festival Talk – Mike Ingram ‘The French Connection: Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth’

Saturday 17th August, 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

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Medieval Festival Talk - Mike Ingram 'The French Connection: Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth'

The French Connection: Richard III & the Battle of Bosworth:

To coincide with the launch of Wars of the Roses expert Mike Ingram’s new book “Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth” at the 2019 Bosworth Medieval Festival. Mike is pleased to be giving his new talk. It will focus upon the relationship between Richard III and France and how the intrigues of Louis XI and his daughter Anne shaped the final outcome at the Battle of Bosworth. We will then look at the battle itself, the part played by the French and how they were written out of the story by Tudor chroniclers.

There will be book signing after the talk for Mike’s new publication ‘Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth’

There will be book signing opportunities after the talk.

Ticket Information:

Tickets £6

Tickets are available to purchase over the telephone 01455 290429 or in person from the Ticket Office on a first come first served basis.

Author Talk tickets can only be purchased in conjunction with a Bosworth Medieval Festival ticket.

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