Michael Hicks’ work on the Wars of the Roses is one of the best known recent interpretations of the conflict. Hicks is known for having a different approach to the wars than many other historians.…
On June 10th 1483 Richard, Duke of Gloucester sent an urgent message to the City of York. The message contains clues as to his motives for his actions at the time. Whether he believed the…
Regional studies of the Wars of the Roses are widespread. Like any civil war, the conflict had ramifications around the country. Studies of the way in which the conflict impacted upon regional governance, landownership and…
Historiography: Professor Carpenter on Edward IV Views about the Wars of the Roses, its personalities, causes and the impact that they have had, have changed greatly over the years. It is important for students to…
The Shortest War in history lasted just 38 minutes. It was fought between British Troops and forces loyal to the newly self appointed sultan of Zanzibar, a British Protectorate off the coast of Africa. In August…
The content of this post has been permanently merged into The Battle of Bosworth Field page. Links Causes of the Wars of the Roses – Course of the War of the Roses – Events of the War of…