The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West

"The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West" by W. H. Hamilton Rogers is a historical narrative that examines England's past during the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor dynasty, with an emphasis on the western regions, investigating the hardships and impact of noble families like the Willoughbys during a pivotal time. The book starts in Westbury, creating a place where past glory meets 19th-century industry as the narrator aims to reveal the story of Robert Willoughby, the first Baron Willoughby de Broke, and Brooke Hall, using conversations with a local to investigate how historical importance and the present landscape are connected with the heritage of the noble families. With a setting inspired by the late nineteenth century, the investigation analyzes physical monuments interwoven with the lasting influence of the past, providing a reflection on people and places of the West Country.