Anarchy of Stephen’s reign: a Knowledge Guide
The reign of King Stephen is often referred to as the Anarchy. Between 1139 and 1153 there was a bitter struggle for the crown between […]
Medieval
Henry VI and the problem of his Catatonic state: who should rule in his place?
King Henry VI ascended to the throne in infancy. His reign was managed on his behalf until he came of age. Then, quite suddenly, he […]
Battle in a Blizzard?
Fought in Blizzard conditions the Battle of Towton was the bloodiest Battle to have taken place on English soil. Estimates suggest in the region of […]
Manor of Bolling. 1461
When we think about medieval warfare we often forget that it had an impact at manorial level. In the case of England’s bloodiest battle, The […]
Dr Helen Castor on historiography of the Hundred Years War
Dr Helen Castor outlines the ways in which the Hundred Years War has become intertwined with a sense of national pride and bound by other […]
Misconceptions
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 […]