A Historical Sketch Of Perkin Warbeck: Pretender To The Crown Of England (1902)

""A Historical Sketch of Perkin Warbeck: Pretender to the Crown of England"" is a book written by Edwin Henes Jr. and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the rightful heir to the English throne during the late 15th century. Warbeck's story is one of intrigue, deception, and political maneuvering, as he attempted to overthrow King Henry VII and establish himself as the true king of England. The book covers Warbeck's background, his arrival in Europe, his attempts to gain support from various European monarchs, and his eventual downfall. Henes Jr. uses a variety of historical sources to piece together Warbeck's story, including contemporary accounts, official documents, and letters from the period. The book provides a fascinating insight into one of the most intriguing and controversial figures in English history, and sheds light on the political and social climate of the time. Overall, ""A Historical Sketch of Perkin Warbeck"" is a well-researched and engaging account of a fascinating period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.