9798309462858: Wars of the Roses: A Quick Read

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Wars of the Roses: A Quick Read is a short, engaging book that introduces the key events of the Wars of the Roses. Covering battles, political struggles, and royal rivalries, this book provides an easy-to-read overview of the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York. It begins with the death of Edward III in 1377 and follows major events like the battles of Towton, Barnet, and Bosworth Field. Readers will explore the rise and fall of kings, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, and the marriage that united England. From the chaos of war to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, this book presents history in a way that sparks curiosity. Perfect for those new to the topic, it makes learning about this fascinating period simple and exciting.

*Note: These are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook


Topics Included:
Overview – Overview of the War of the Roses
1377Death of Edward III
1399Richard II Deposed
1422Death of Henry V
1455Henry VI's Madness Begins
1455Battle of St. Albans
1460Battle of Northampton
1460Treaty of Anglo-French Alliance
1460The Battle of Wakefield
1461Battle of Towton
1461Edward IV Crowned
1464Edward IV Marries Elizabeth Woodville
1469Rebellion of the Earl of Warwick
1470Battle of Edgecote Moor
1470Restoration of Henry VI
1471Battle of Barnet
1471Battle of Tewkesbury
1471Death of Henry VI
1475Treaty of Picquigny
1483Death of Edward IV
1483Richard III Claims the Throne
1483Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower
1485Battle of Bosworth Field
1485Death of Richard III
1485Henry VII Marries Elizabeth of York
1486Birth of Prince Arthur
1492Henry VII Secures the Throne
1495Perkin Warbeck Rebellion
1499Execution of Perkin Warbeck
1502Death of Prince Arthur
1509Death of Henry VII
Legacy of the War of the Roses

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