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Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses was a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. They were fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet, the houses of Lancaster and York. They were fought in several sporadic episodes between 1455 and 1487, although there was related fighting before and after this period. The conflict resulted from social and financial troubles that followed the Hundred Years' War, combined with the mental infirmity and weak rule of Henry VI, which revived interest in the alternative claim to the throne of Richard, Duke of York. The final victory went to a Lancastrian claimant, Henry Tudor, who defeated the last Yorkist king, Richard III, at the Battle of Bosworth Field. After assuming the throne as Henry VII, Henry Tudor married Elizabeth of York, the daughter of Edward IV, thereby uniting the two houses. In an era leading to what is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Age" of Elizabeth, the House of Tudor ruled England and Wales until 1603.

Definition of Wars of the Roses in the English dictionary

The definition of Wars of the Roses in the dictionary is the conflicts in England centred on the struggle for the throne between the house of York and the house of Lancaster.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE WARS OF THE ROSES

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Synonyms and antonyms of Wars of the Roses in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Wars of the Roses» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

玫瑰战争
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Guerras de las Rosas
570 millions of speakers

English

Wars of the Roses
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुलाब के युद्धों
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

حرب الوردتين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Война Алой и Белой Розы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Guerra das Rosas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোলাপের যুদ্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Guerre des Roses
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perang Mawar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rosenkriege
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バラ戦争
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장미 의 전쟁
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Perang Mawar
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Cuộc chiến tranh của Hoa Hồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரோஜாக்களின் வார்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुलाब च्या युद्धे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Güller Savaşları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Guerra delle due rose
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wojny Dwóch Róż
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Війна Червоної та Білої Троянди
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Războaiele din Roses
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Πόλεμο των Ρόδων
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Oorloë van die Roses
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Rosornas krig
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Rosekrigene
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WARS OF THE ROSES»

Discover the use of Wars of the Roses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Wars of the Roses and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wars of the Roses: 1455-1485
Krigshistorie. Rosekrigene 1455-1485 er en række krige mellem de to engelske huse York og Lancaster, der begge gjorde krav på den engelske trone, fordi begge familier nedstammede fra Kong Edward 3.'s sønner.
Michael Hicks, 2003
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The Wars of the Roses
Here are the queens who changed history through their actions--the chic, unconventional Katherine of Valois, Henry V's queen; the ruthless, social-climbing Elizabeth Wydville; and, most crucially, Margaret of Anjou, a far tougher and more ...
Alison Weir, 2011
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A Short History of the Wars of the Roses
David Grummitt places the violent events of this complex time in the wider context of fifteenth-century kingship and the development of English political culture.
David Grummitt, 2013
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The Wars of the Roses
Søgeord: England, Historie, 1400-tallet; Rosekrigene; Lancasters Røde Rose; Yorks Hvide Rose; Engelske Borgerkrige; Engelsk Politik; Senmiddelalderen; House of Lancaster and Tudor; Edvard III; Engelske Kongehus; Richard II; Henry IV; ...
‎1983
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The Wars of the Roses: Politics and the Constitution in ..
This book presents a truly coherent account of the Wars of the Roses.
Christine Carpenter, 1997
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The Pastons: A Family in the Wars of the Roses
MEDIUM AEVUM Vivid first-hand accounts of life in England at the time of the Wars of the Roses, presented in their historical context. Essential reading on the English middle ages.
Richard Barber, 2004
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The Wars of the Roses and Henry VII: Turbulence, Tyranny and ...
This text offers coverage of the AS/A-Level course and includes sample exam questions and advice on what makes a good answer. It also features help for students on how to interpret the material and plan essays.
Colin Pendrill, 2004
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The Wars of the Roses
Each of these lavishly illustrated books serves up a brief and manageable portion of the Fraser-edited and much-touted Lives of the Kings and Queens of England. A set of six jewels for Fraser's crown.
Antonia Fraser, 2000
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Lancastrians and Yorkists: The Wars of the Roses
This concise, lucid study charts the complex sequence of events we know today as the War of the Roses.
David R. Cook, 1984
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The Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses
Philip Haigh presents, for the first time in a single volume, detailed accounts of each of the fifteen major battles of the war. How the two armies maneuvered to encounter each other, their composition and tactics are all covered.
Philip A. Haigh, 1997

6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WARS OF THE ROSES»

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Rufus Hound joins Nunn's Wars of the Roses
As previously announced the ensemble cast features Joely Richardson (Queen Margaret), Robert Sheehan (Richard III) and Kåre Conradi (Edward IV). «WhatsOnStage.com, Jul 15»
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Trevor Nunn to stage The Wars of the Roses
Trevor Nunn, the director, has announced he is to fulfil a long-held ambition to restage The Wars of the Roses, a spectacular theatrical event which was created ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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First Look: Benedict Cumberbatch as Richard III in 'Hollow Crown …
The "Sherlock" star sports long locks as the English monarch in the first image from "The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses" (embedded below), a followup ... «HitFix, Oct 14»
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The cast for The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses is seriously …
The Wars of the Roses consits of three films, starting with Henry VI parts 1 and 2 followed by Richard III. Dench will play Cecily, Duchess of York opposite ... «Metro, Aug 14»
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Contemporary “War Of The Roses” Among Academics Over Claimed …
Something of an academic analog of the 15th Century Wars of the Roses has broken out among British archaeologists over remains recently unearthed under a ... «BioNews Texas, Mar 14»
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Richard III burial row 'could descend into second War of the Roses'
But in his written judgment he commented: "It is ironic that the Wars of the Roses appear to be returning whence they started – the Temple. Legend has it that ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 13»

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