The Wars of the Roses, Part 2 of 3
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The Battle of Wakefield was a critical moment in the Wars of the Roses. It resulted in the deaths of not only Richard of York, but also his stalwart ally, the Earl of Salisbury. With their major enemy dead and York'e forces smashed, Queen Margaret's forces are victorious. But Edward of York is now the head of the next in line for the throne. How will he build support for his cause and assert his rights? Can he outmaneuver the formidable Queen Margaret, who will stop at nothing to see her own son on the throne? Is there any way to heal England's bitter rifts and create a lasting peace?
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