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War of the Roses
A battle between the Houses of York and Lancaster during the War of the Roses
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1471 Lancaster Mace Roses Wars Lancastrians Yorkists
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Tewkesbury, a pivotal moment in the long-running conflict known as the War of the Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster in medieval England. The year was 1471, and the Lancastrian forces, led by King Henry VI and Queen Margaret of Anjou, were met with the formidable Yorkist army under the command of Edward, Duke of York, and his son, the future King Edward IV. In the foreground of the print, a Lancastrian knight lies defeated, his helmet askew and his mace discarded, as a victorious Yorkist soldier advances towards him. The battlefield is dotted with the fallen and the dying, while in the distance, smoke rises from the burning village of Tewkesbury. The red and white roses emblems of the opposing houses are prominently displayed on the banners and armor of the combatants, symbolizing the deep-rooted animosity and rivalry that fueled this brutal conflict. The War of the Roses, which lasted from 1455 to 1485, was a series of battles for the English throne between the House of Lancaster, represented by the red rose, and the House of York, symbolized by the white rose. The conflict began with a dispute over the succession to the throne and was marked by a series of battles, political maneuverings, and shifting alliances. The Battle of Tewkesbury was one of the last major engagements of the war, and it effectively ended Lancastrian resistance. This powerful print, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war, honor, and the struggle for power in medieval England.
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