Alexander R. Brondarbit - Soldier, Rebel, Traitor: John, Lord Wenlock and the Wars of the Roses

Soldier, Rebel, Traitor

Soldier, Rebel, Traitor

John, Lord Wenlock and the Wars of the Roses

Alexander R. Brondarbit

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I received a great deal of help to write this book and have accumulated numerous debts of gratitude along the way that I am now happy to acknowledge. This book owes its existence to Rupert Harding of Pen & Sword Books, and I am most appreciative of his enthusiasm for the project from the very beginning. Special thanks are due to Dr James Ross, who has lent me his time and assistance on many occasions over the years, including reading and commenting on a draft of this book. Professor Emeritus Edward Rocklin and Professor Onuttom Narayan also reviewed the manuscript, and I am thankful for their insightful comments and suggestions. Professor Emeritus Michael Hicks offered advice and encouragement when I decided to take on this challenging project. I continue to be humbled by his wealth of knowledge and willingness to share all the resources at his disposal.

My friend Dr Dan Gosling of The National Archives at Kew, London, has always been incredibly accommodating to my many requests for photographs of archival records that I could not access in person. I am grateful for his many kindnesses. I similarly relied upon the good nature and patience of my friend and colleague Mr Michael Pratt, who donated his free time to create the maps within this book. Naturally, I benefited greatly from the tremendous scholarship that has been published by countless medieval scholars. This biography of John, Lord Wenlock owes much to the excellent studies that have been published by Dr Simon Payling and the late Professor John S. Roskell. I have gained so much from many friends and colleagues within the community of late medieval historians who took the time to answer my questions, share references, and offer advice or reassuring words. I therefore wish to convey my appreciation to Dr Hannes Kleineke, Dr Samantha Harper, Dr Edward Meek, Dr Gordon McKelvie, Dr Lillian Cspedes Gonzlez, Dr Tom Wex, Dr Mark Whelan, and Dr Dan Spencer. Additionally, I wish to thank Mr Peter Adams and Ms Ulrike Hunt of St Marys Church, Luton, for their generous assistance in providing me with the photographs of the Wenlock Chapel.

I remain grateful to my parents, Raul and Sylvia Brondarbit, who have been an unfailing source of support. This book would not have been possible if not for the innumerable quiet sacrifices they made for me over the years. Finally, this book is dedicated to my partner, Dr Shirley Truong, for her patience and love throughout the writing of this book.

Alexander R. Brondarbit

Santa Cruz, July 2021

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