
258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
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The Aftermath of King Henry's Death
This chapter explores Edward IV's ascension to the throne following King Henry's death in a bizarre manner, his controversial marriage to a Northern English pub girl, and the tense relationship with his brother Clarence, culminating in Clarence's betrayal and execution for treason by drowning in a barrel of wine. The episode also delves into Edward's reluctant invasion of France and the intricate political maneuvers that led to him being paid to not invade.
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