The Wars of the Roses: 1455-1487

The audiobook delves into the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses, a pivotal 32-year conflict from 1455 to 1487 that reshaped England’s monarchy. It explores the fierce rivalry between the York and Lancaster families of the royal House of Plantagenet, as both sides vied for the throne amidst a backdrop of dynastic claims and violent power struggles. The conflict, symbolized by red and white roses, illustrates the complexities of succession and the chaos that ensues when the throne is left in the balance.