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In the popular imagination, the Wars of the Roses ended with the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. The House of York had fallen and [...]

The article presents the opinions of several experts on the issue of whether King Richard III was a good or bad king. Also cited are how Richard allegedly murdered his nephews, his defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1845, and how he re-started the Wars of the Roses that plunged England into violence and resulted in a Yorkist victory.

One of the ever-present challenges of studying the past as a historian is being able to picture events. For modern historians we have the benefit of photography and film to [...]

AN ENGAGING PORTRAYAL OF A KEY CIVIL WAR BATTLEGROUND Author: Stephen David Publisher: Amberley Price: [pounds sterling]22.99 (Hardback) Released: Out now At the time of the Wars of the Roses [...]

The years during which the 14 battles of the Wars of the Roses bloodied English soil encompassed the reigns of only four crowned kings, but accounts of their silver coinage [...]

(© STEVE VIDLER/ALAMY/JAMES O. DAVIES) Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales The characteristically shrewd Romans noted this site’s easy access to the sea and, from the mid-1st century onward, Cardiff Castle was [...]

A superlative Norman abbey and a pivotal battle of the Wars of the Roses put Tewkesbury on the map. This lovely Gloucestershire town, at the confluence of the rivers Avon [...]

The article present an interview with theatrical director Whitney White. Topics discussed include White's latest play "By the Queen," a modern interpretation of Queen Margaret and the War of the Roses, currently showing at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival; her early theatrical experiences; her current artistic influences and interests; and her reflections on life and the importance of genuine, emotional connection in theatre.

EVERY MONTH / MY LIFE IN HISTORY MEET THE PEOPLE BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company Owen Horsley MAIN: Mark Quartley plays the beleaguered Lancastrian [...]

ILLUSTRATION BY KATE BENZIE 22 MAY 1455 The Wars of the Roses begin Yorkist forces triumph at the first battle of St Albans The Wars of the Roses began not [...]

The article discusses England's King Henry VII, the first ruler of the Tudor dynasty which saw the end of the War of the Roses and hearkened in the modern era of English politics and culture. It focuses particularly on his years of exile at the Breton court of Francis II, Duke of Brittany. Notable people discussed include King Edward IV of England, King Louis XI of France; Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy; and Jean IV de Rieux, Marshal of Brittany. It explored the political factions, treaties, and warfare in France of Louis XI's rule while the King attempted to centralize power within France at the end of the Hundred Years' War.

The article presents an examination of the Battle of Towton fought in Towton, Yorkshire, England on Palm Sunday in 1461. The article draws on various accounts of the battle that indicate that the number of Lancastrians killed was around 20,000. The author attempts to determine the validity of this number by exploring the total number of individuals engaged in battle and examining the effectiveness of the weapons used as well as the nature of the combat. It discusses the positions of the opposing armies, the effectiveness of archers, the type of defensive equipment worn by soldiers and King Edward IV's role in the battle.

The article explores the reign of Henry VI, King of England and discusses how historians have largely considered his reign disastrous. It examines the differences between himself and his father, Henry V, noting that he was not concerned with government or military command. It explores the difficulties that accompanied ruling England during the 15th century including credit and revenue issues, coups d'état, the Wars of the Roses and relations with France. It discusses how Henry approached ruling and examines his personal qualities such as being merciful and loyal. It also discusses his issues with management and his mental health.

Examines whether the Battle of Saint Albans in England in 1455 should be seen as the launch of the Wars of the Roses. Role of the recovery of King Henry VI from a period of mental incapacity in the battle; Reason for the bickering among lords; Overview of the rebellions against the kings of England.

1 THE TOWER OF LONDON LONDON The Tower of London is one of the most famous landmarks in the English capital. Its primary importance in the Wars of the Roses [...]

Why did civil war break out in England in 1455? This was an era when governments were very weak. Things went very badly wrong in the late 1440s - there [...]

Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick English, 1428-71 Warwick was an ambitious man who allied with Richard, Duke of York, in his fight for the throne. He continued to fight for [...]

During the Wars of the Roses, Ludlow Castle served as the headquarters of the Yorkists and was the property of Richard, Duke of York. Yorkist troops were based here and [...]

This article discusses the beginnings of the House of Tudor of England. The author comments on the legacy of Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII, and known as the matriarch of the House of Tudor. He provides details related to Beaufort's life, beginning with her birth in Bedfordshire in 1443. Her involvement in the War of Roses, a series of civil wars in England, is also explored.

Discusses how a rivalry between two great Northern families contributed to civil war in fifteenth-century England. The Wars of the Roses as a feud between the houses of Lancaster and York and disputes between the families of Percy and Neville; When violence between the two families first erupted; More.

Traces the tenacious efforts of King Henry VI of England's partisans to regain the throne from the House of York, and at a strange alliance that nearly paid off. The shifting fortunes of the exiles; The many motives for Lancastrian loyalism; The events of 1470 that showed the cause of Henry VI was pursued; The dynasty's renewed political importance; The rift between Edward and his supporter, the Earl of Warwick; More.

Presents the first of two articles offering new perspectives on the 15th-century fratricide between Lancaster and York, analyzing the part played by the written (and spoken) word in shoring up popular allegiances to the rival dynasties. Evidence of government propaganda during the War of the Roses; All blatant pieces of propaganda was in Latin; Evidence showing opposition to Yorkist government; The story of Edward IV's recovery of the throne in Spring 1471; More.

The article considers the archaeological excavation of the site of the Battle of Towton, which took place in 1461 near Towton, England during the so-called War of the Roses. The discovery of remains of two cannons at the site is discussed, and it is noted that these are the earliest firearms to be found at the site of a battle in Great Britain. The use of X-ray fluorescence to determine if the cannons were fired during the battle is discussed. INSETS: The Towton Mass Grave Project;A Superior Shot.