History Of The Wars of the Roses
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 the Battles and their victors for more information surrounding these events follows the links provided, which we hope will allow you to get a 'handle' on this fascinating period of English history.
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 the Battles and their victors for more information surrounding these events follows the links provided, which we hope will allow you to get a 'handle' on this fascinating period of English history.
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The Road to Conflict 1399 - 1455
22nd May 1455 First Battle of St Albans YORK VICTORY Margaret of Anjou in the Ascendent 1455 - 1459 23rd Sep 1459 Battle of Blore Heath YORK VICTORY Swings of Fortune 1459 - 1461 10th Jul 1460 Battle of Northampton YORK VICTORY 30th Dec 1460 Battle of Wakefield LANCASTER VICTORY 2nd Feb 1461 Battle of Mortimer’s Cross YORK VICTORY 17th Feb 1461 Second Battle of St Albans LANCASTER VICTORY 29th Mar 1461 Battle of Towton YORK VICTORY The War in the North 1461 - 1464 25th Apr 1464 Battle of Hedgeley Moor YORK VICTORY 15th May 1464 Battle of Hexham YORK VICTORY The False Peace 1464 - 1468 June 1464 Siege of Bamburgh Castle YORK VICTORY Warwick V Edward 1469 - 1470 26th Jul 1469 Battle of Edgcote Moor LANCASTER VICTORY 12th Mar 1470 Battle of Empingham YORK VICTORY Swings of Fortune II 1470 - 1471 14th Apr 1471 Battle of Barnet YORK VICTORY 4th May 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury YORK VICTORY 22nd Aug 1485 Battle of Bosworth TUDOR VICTORY 16th Jun 1487 Battle of Stoke Field TUDOR VICTORY |
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