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260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale
May 14, 2024
Exploring the contentious reign of Richard III, betrayal, political turmoil, final battle with Henry VII, emergence of the Tudor dynasty, shift towards structured governance, and historical transitions from family ties to legal ties in governance.
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- The creation of the Tudor Rose symbolizes the unity of Lancaster and York houses, marking the end of the War of the Roses.
- Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth signifies a shift towards legal and parliamentary governance in England.
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The Final Plantagenet Episode
The Battle of Bosworth marks the end of the War of the Roses and the Plantagenet line. Henry VII defeats Richard III, becomes King, and marries Elizabeth, uniting the Lancaster and York houses under the Tudor Rose. Richard III dies in battle, ending the Plantagenet reign and transforming England's governance towards law and parliament.
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