In the 15th century, England was a nation in turmoil, its future uncertain as two powerful noble families—the House of Lancaster and the House of York—engaged in a fierce struggle for the throne. This period, known as the Wars of the Roses, was marked by political intrigue, shifting alliances, and a series of battles that would reshape the course of English history. The conflict’s name derives from the symbolic red and white roses representing the rival houses (britannica.com).
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