Dan Snow's History Hit 2. Wars of the Roses: Rise of the Tudors
Oct 28, 2024
Historian Matt Lewis, an expert on medieval history and host of the podcast Gone Medieval, delves into the chaos of the Wars of the Roses. He reveals the bloody Battle of Towton and its role in Edward IV's rise to power, alongside the treachery of Warwick the 'Kingmaker.' Discussions include the internal conflicts within the Yorkist faction and Edward's consolidation of power leading to the Tudor dynasty's emergence. Lewis also highlights the shifting political dynamics and the challenges faced by later monarchs in a transforming England.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Bloodshed at Towton
02:23 • 16min
Aftermath of Towton: Rise and Rivalry
18:26 • 6min
Betrayal and Ambition: The Rise of Edward IV
24:51 • 7min
The Turning Tides of the Wars of the Roses
31:37 • 5min
Throne and Turmoil: The Succession Crisis
36:35 • 6min
Power Dynamics and Nobility After the Wars of the Roses
42:32 • 4min