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257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Warwick and Edward IV: A Clash of Power

The chapter delves into the intricate political maneuvers and personal relationships during the Plantagenet era, focusing on the reign of King Edward IV. It discusses the power struggles involving figures like Warwick, known as the 'king maker', and depicts the complex alliances formed through marriages and betrayals. The narrative highlights Edward IV's competence as a ruler, his marriage to a woman of English descent, and the schemes orchestrated by Warwick and others to influence the throne.

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