The Rise of the Tudors

Join us for a captivating journey through one of the most turbulent chapters in English history—the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudor Dynasty. From the dynastic clashes between the rival houses of Lancaster and York to the dawn of the Tudor era under Henry VII, this period reshaped the English monarchy, aristocracy, and national identity. We'll explore the bloody battles, political betrayals, and dramatic power shifts that defined this age, as well as how the Tudors consolidated power and laid the foundation for a new royal order that would change England forever.

Topics for Discussion

• The Origins of the Wars of the Roses
• The Battle of Towton and the Rise of Edward IV
• The Readeption of Henry VI
• The Princes in the Tower
• Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth Field
• The Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
• The Establishment of the Tudor Dynasty
• The Pretenders: Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck
• The Role of Margaret Beaufort
• Court Politics and Nobility under Henry VII
• From Feudal Faction to Centralized Monarchy: Tudor Statecraft