The Wars of the Roses: Causes and Consequences

Did you know that the Wars of the Roses only got that name over 300 years after they ended? This video is all about the dynastic conflicts between the Yorks and the Lancasters in the 15th century, now known as the Wars of the Roses.
The Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE) was a dynastic conflict where the nobility and monarchs of England intermittently battled for supremacy over a period of four decades. Besides the obvious consequences of Lancastrian and Yorkist kings swapping thrones several times and the establishment of the House of Tudor at the end of it all, the wars killed half the lords of the 60 noble families of England, established a much more violent political environment, and saw first a boost to the power of the nobility and then a swing back in the favour of the Crown. Finally, the wars have inspired historians and writers forever after, whether it be Tudor propagandists, William Shakespeare, or the creators of such television shows as Game of Thrones.
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0:00​ Introduction
0:47 The Wars of the Roses (that weren’t wars at all!)
2:56 Causes for the Wars of the Roses
5:29 The Players: The Yorkists
8:22 The Players: The Lancastrians
11:42 Act Five: The Impact and Consequences
13:20 Outro
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Who do you think had the best claim to the throne during the Wars of the Roses?

[@thiagochavesdesouzaleao6137]

Congrats on your amazing explanation. You summed up the wars quite well within so short time.

[@smoothbeak]

Did know that they only got the name "War of the Roses" 300 years after they ended? Nope! One sentence in and I've already learned something haha

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We love hearing that you've learned someething new! Thanks for watching!

[@djpalindrome]

Henry Tudor’s claim to the throne was indirect to say the least.

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Thanks for watching!

[@Davlavi]

Another informative video.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@djpalindrome]

I wouldn’t call the Battle of Touton, with 28000 dead in one day, a “minor skirmish”

[@paulleverton9569]

What's the book below GODS OF THUNDER & above WHEN MONEY TALKS ?
I need specs.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

I believe that is 'Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World' by Bob Brier (Oxford University Press).

[@paulleverton9569]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia I asked before. Sorree

[@gorygremlin13]

Richard 3 had better claim than Henry tudor

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

True that. Thanks for watching!