Episode 152 - The Wars of the Roses part 1: The battles begin
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Those Private Wars Across the Country
Henry the sixth 'lacked fundamental qualities of a mediaeval king', writes Oky. He failed to deal with his nobles and lead them in war, he says. There were certainly private wars that were happening throughout england. The percis against the nevils descended into violence at a wedding.
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