The Wars of The Roses
A Guide to the Wars of the Roses
Until the 1960s, few historians appeared to regard the late fifteenth century as worth more than a passing look. Victorian, Edwardian and early twentieth century writers often took the view that the period between 1450 and 1485 was nothing more than an unpleasant conclusion to a lawless and blood-soaked period that had dragged on since the fall of Rome in 410. Their concern with the growth of institutions such as central government meant that they viewed the period before the Tudors as unworthy of much interest. Fortunately, we can now see beyond their bias to what was in many respects a time of great social, military and political transition in England. What now follows is a timeline of relevant events which we hope will allow you to get a handle on this fascinating period of English history.
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PART ONE THE ROAD TO CONFLICT: 1399-1455
PART TWO - MARGARET OF ANJOU IN THE ASCENDENT: 1455-59
PART THREE SWINGS OF FORTUNE: 1459-61
PART FOUR THE WAR IN THE NORTH: 1461-64
PART FIVE: THE FALSE PEACE 1464-68
PART SIX: WARWICK v EDWARD 1469-70
PART SEVEN SWINGS OF FORTUNE II: MAY 1470-MAY 1471