The War of the Roses
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A turbulent period in English history, the War of the Roses was a dynastic conflict between the Lancaster and York houses that lasted from 1455 to 1487, fundamentally altering the English monarchy. The Yorkists experienced victories at battles like St Albans and Towton, with Edward IV briefly deposing Henry VI until Henry Tudor's victory at Bosworth Field in 1485 brought unity and marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
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