A. Lack of Contemporary Usage Historical records indicate that the term “Wars of the Roses” was not used during the 15th century. Contemporary chroniclers documented battles and politics but did not collectively name the period. The term appeared in the late 17th century and became popularized in the 19th century by historians and li

A Critical Examination of the Tudor Role in the Origins and Legacy of the Wars of the RosesThe Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic civil wars fought in England during the 15th century, stand as one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in British history. Centered around the competing claims to the English throne by the houses of Lan

Contemporary historians recognize that while the Tudors did not invent the conflict, they shaped much of its modern interpretation. The idea of the Wars of the Roses as a neat, symbolic conflict is an oversimplification. Historians emphasize the nuanced political, social, and economic causes. The Tudor dynasty’s propaganda created

A. Contemporary Sources Many contemporary chroniclers described the battles, intrigues, and shifting loyalties but did not necessarily frame them as a unified conflict. The use of floral symbolism was not as prominent or consistent. B. The Complexity of Factionalism The wars were not simply two-sided. Many nobles changed sides for