Война роз. The War of the Roses. Англия

Английский язык Война роз. The War of the Roses • The War of the Roses was in the years 1455-1485. The war was between the supporters of the two Dynasty branches Plantagenet – Lancaster, and York. The cause of the war was the dissatisfaction of a large part of English society with setbacks in the Hundred Years’ War and the policies pursued by King Henry VI’s wife, Queen Margarita The opposition was led by Duke Richard of York. A flammable element was numerous professional soldiers who, after the defeat in the war with France, were out of work and, being in large numbers, posed a grave danger to the royal authority. Name “War of the Roses” was not used during the war. Roses were the distinguishing marks of the two warring parties. The term came into use in the 19th century, after the publication of the novel. The conflict involved mainly representatives of the English feudal aristocracy with detachments of their servants and supporters, as well as a small number of foreign mercenaries. Warriors from the lower social strata were mainly archers. Warriors traditionally fought on foot. Artillery began to appear in large numbers, as well as hand-held firearms. The war brought considerable destruction and disaster to the people of England. During the conflict, a large number of representatives of the English feudal aristocracy died.The war ended in the victory of Henry Tudor from the side branch of the Lancaster House, which founded a dynasty that ruled England and Wales for...