4.1 - 134 Lancaster & the Wars of the Roses 1399-1485
Introduction to Series 4, and the historiography of the usurper king - Henry IV
The History of England · David Crowther
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Show Notes
A quick overview of series 4, and then it's on to the reputation of Henry IVth, who it has has changed through history. And then we deal with the first challenge of Henry's reign - the Epiphany Rising.
Series 4: The House of Lancaster and the Wars of the Roses covers the period 1399 - 1485, from Henry IV to the death of Richard III
Episodes 134-141 cover Henry VII's reign and Owen Glyndwr
Episodes 142 - 152 cover the reign of Henry V - with a bit of a splash for Agincourt
Episodes 153 - 162 cover the minority of Henry VI
Episodes 163 - 177 Cover the wars of the Roses up to Edwrd IV's victory at Tewkesbury
In 174 - 182 we spend 6 episodes on social history - from the economy to the lives of the gentry
from 183- 194 we cover the reign of Edward IV, the Usurpation of Richard III and Bosworth Field
Series 4 concludes with an episode to catch us up on the history of Europe
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