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War of Roses

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The War of Roses refers to a series of civil wars fought for the control of the English throne between two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, and the House of York, represented by a white rose. This conflict took place from 1455 to 1487 and had a significant impact on English history.

Sample Sentences

1. The War of Roses resulted in a power struggle between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.
2. Many nobles during the War of Roses switched allegiances multiple times to secure their own interests.
3. The Tudor dynasty emerged victorious after the conclusion of the War of Roses.
4. The War of Roses caused immense devastation and loss of life throughout England.
5. Shakespeare's historical plays often depict events from the War of Roses.

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