"Wargamers' Guide to the Wars of the Roses?" Topic

The success of Bills, Bows and Bloodshed 2.2 (36 copies sold so far at shows and online) has prompted me to consider writing another book – but serious research this time and not a rule book.

How many wargamers would be interested in a wargamers' guide to the Wars of the Roses – i.e. a book written by someone within the hobby and explaining the complex or contradictory issues of this period to other wargamers?

As some of you may be aware I am part-way there already with my retinues list here on TMP:
TMP link
which seeks to look at what weapons and troop types were available.

I also have a large photo library on Flickr:
link
which would give me a ready source of illustrations for any resulting book.

So… thoughts?
Would a wargamers' guide be welcomed?
Probably A4 format, probably 32 pages minimum, probably around £10.00 GBP plus postage.

Barry

Hi Barry, Yes, I would be very interested in such a publication. You are probably aware that I use the 'Never Mind the Bill Hooks' rules set to game the period but like many in the hobby, find the period bewildering at times. A straight forward list of retinues and livery colours would be very useful. The Freezy water publications are very good. If you are able to come up with an 'easy wargamers guide' to the period, I think that it would be most welcome.

@Arcane Steve:
I started writing it today.
2000+ words so far but it will take time. I am expecting publication some time after September this year,

I should point out that the livery colours guide already exists (6 whole pages) in BBB2.2 already on e-bay.

I have even sampled part of one of the painting guide pages as one of the e-bay photographs.

Barry

Warspite, a friend of mine, like you not a supporting member, would like to contact you to discuss the Wars of the Roses. His name is John Parus.

Could you give me your email address please?

@nnascati:

Not a problem.

barry
dot
slembo
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gmail
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com

Put a full stop where the dot goes and you are away!

Barry

Yes, please!

Would love a 'uniform' and organisation guide please

The book is well under way. 4000 words + so far.

I am planning for 40 pages instead of the 32 pages I used for BBB 2.2. I have already reached out to a historical site to ask for photo permissions. The new book will be illustrated.

Barry

Working title now:

England's Livery Wars, a sourcebook for the Wars of the Roses.

Current word count is over 8,000.

Barry

I would certainly be very interested in buying this guide.

Phil

Definitely interested.

Yup, I'm in. I have a particular interest in Bosworth and the Pretenders (not the pop group)… if you could trouble yourself to go above and beyond.

I'm late, but interested!

Pending the price, yep. I'm in.

I can confirm that it is very well advanced, 37 pages in A4 (as of today) and 35,000 + words. Projected publication is now end of August if matters continue at this rate.

See: link

Looks like it will run to at least 48 pages.

On Saturday I was at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds and on Sunday I was, again, walking the battlefield at Towton thanks to my partner who arranged both events. She's lovely!

Barry

I'm down. I'm working on my Perry guys and would love this.

Please post a link when you publish.

Echo what Deucey said – please post a link when you publish this.

SOS. Please hurry with your printing. These livery questions are driving me nuts.

(I'm only half kidding)

The new book is stalled (on hiatus) due to a very bad turn of events in my private life. Worked ceased in January 2023 and I am only just looking at re-starting it. Current word count is 46,000+.

That is also the chief reason why I have been generally quiet on TMP.

Real life, it is the curse of the wargamer! :( :( :(

Apologies all around.

Barry

I pray your personal issues improve.

I truly appreciate all of your input on the subject that I found on this board!