You certainly have the gift of telling a tale Chris! Well done yet again!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Richard IV: Edmund, you fight with us on the morrow Blackadder: Heavens, no. I thought I'd fight with the enemy

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

A great Blackadder moment :)

The War of the Roses was a prickly affair with a nice after scent.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

You've missed a career on stage! Thanks for taking the time to comment on my Wars of the Roses video.

@kennymacdonald5313

2 жыл бұрын

Yes lots of men got stabbed

Neat summary of the WOTR but Stoke Field in 1487 is now generally considered to be the last battle of the war, Henry VII was far from secure on the throne until that point. Also, Edward IV marriage to Elizabeth Woodville cannot be understated in terms of ultimately undermining his position, sowing division in the Yorkist ranks and allowing Henry Tudor to claim legitimacy.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. I agree with your point about the Woodville's. In fairness a 20 minute talk can't go into too much depth.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Andy, Stoke Field is on my list for a separate talk. In the meantime, you might enjoy my latest talk about the battle of Towton: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

@yohanakangwe3503

10 ай бұрын

Ok. Question to u, How this enabled to the rise of capitalism ?

Excellent simplified account of the WotR. Congrats again Chris. If only history had been presented like this when I was at school in the 60s. (Having said that, I became interested later off my own bat)

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. You are not the first person to say something like that for which I am very grateful.

It’s difficult to talk about this episode in history without talking about the influence the Neville’s really made on the outcome.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. A very interesting & powerful family.

@nobbynobbs3418

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap The funny thing is that it wasn't even the main branch of the Neville family!

Absolutely amazing. Great overview put over so well. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Thank you so much for uploading this overview of the Wars of the Roses. I have always found it confusing but you have explained it so well. Thank you

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful.

This channel should be required viewing for all UK citizens. It’s better than any classroom

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

That’s a very kind comment, thank you

This is brilliant thanks very much!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to my KZread channel. I also release exclusive video talks on my website www.thehistorychap.com

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Thanks, Chris! This overview helped more than trying to give all the details because it put all the people in the same "Frame". As always, love your talks'

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Wendy, Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad that you found it helpful. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos. If you want a family tree of the Lancastrians and Yorks then pop over to my website www.thehistorychap.com

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Loved this telling of the war of roses, very concise yet so informal GREAT VIDEO!. I have a great passion for British medieval history so will definitely be watching more regularly, hope to see some history videos on the 9th-10th centuries it’s probably one of the most interesting periods in my opinion. the reigns of Ecbert, Alfred, and Edward the first would be awesome

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Seth, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Most enjoyable - and informative; again, thanks.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to post your feedback

Fantastic thank you

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

Fabulous. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Wow, I would like to know more about this turbulent period of history. Well done and keep them coming, amigo.

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

I produced a paid series (course) a couple of years ago. Maybe I should resurrect it.

@harryshriver6223

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap it sounds like an idea whose time has come.

Superb narration of a fascinating period of English history full of interesting characters. One needs to read only Shakespeare 's plays to understand the intrigues but Lord Lytton's " Last of the Barons", the Biography of Richard Neville,Earl of Warwick is a favorite book of mine. I have visited battlefields of Hexham and Boswort and the Tower where the young princes and George Duke of Clarence were murdered.

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyed your visits to the sites. Tewkesbury is worth a visit too.

Excellent Video ....I'm learning...thank you❤

@TheHistoryChap

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. It is a confusing as well as intriguing part of English history.

Sir, you are one great teacher.

@TheHistoryChap

4 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you, thanks

My family moved to the UK when I was 9 (In the 70s). From that (and my mother being from Manchester and very biased in her historical pov - haha) I knew of The War of the Roses, but honestly, never been very clear on what actually happened. Maybe I was too young to understand in class (Im guessing around 12 when this was covered). This video filled in a huge frustration I've had about something important in history I just felt I was lacking in. Thank you!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Great video, thank you

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

this helped me sm thank you

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

You weave life into history in the way that you tell it. Well done.

@TheHistoryChap

6 ай бұрын

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Very informative. Many thanks!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@badguy1481

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap I'm subscribed and I did check out your referenced video. Very good!

Really liked the summary

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Great show old boy

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

thanks so much from Lancashire

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

We’ll done Chris a great job of explaining probably the most complex period in British history

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching

great video! 😇

@TheHistoryChap

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it,

Great vid. Are you going to cover the battle of Northampton?

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Will do at some stage. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.

Never really understood the ins and outs of the wars but this video has clarified it somewhat. Great videos in general and now a subscriber (it would be rude not to, seeing as I share the same name as you!!!😂).

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Chris, thanks for your support

good one

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

Great!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. Would you like a series of talks that go into this subject in more detail?

Great! I'm fast becoming a fan of this channel 👍

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@toenhev17

2 жыл бұрын

Already have, I'm looking forward to viewing more of your content in the future. 👍

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Brilliant love it ❤️🇬🇧💙

@TheHistoryChap

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

So it really is true that when you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. Thanks for a great video!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robbie, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

The squabbling Plantagenets. I'm almost certain that most ordinary folk lost track of who was king. I expect you are aware of the machinations of the Stanleys and Margaret Beauforts marriage into that family which has long placed them under suspiscion over the missing princes. A great story given the necessary brevity. Thank you

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating period which is a nightmare to try to explain in a short video. Thanks for watching.

Very interesting presentation of the history. Richard's picture was just plain scary. I am not surprised Henry VI had some mental breakdowns being in the tower so much. I got my love of history from my dad and some very good history teachers. Have subscribed. Nice to see a woman involved for a change. Look forward to go through your back catalog.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked this story. Thanks for all your kind comments Lesley.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lesley, Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

I would love an in-depth video about the battle at Towton.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Please subscribe as I am planning a short (on-site) video to be released in the near future.

@Reignor99

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Awesome! I'm subbed, thanks for reply.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Your wish is my command kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Game of Thrones inspo for sure !!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Absolutrely.

Excellent explanation on what seems a complex situation. I always wonder what would have happened to Scotland at that time if England hadn't been fighting themselves. Would England have cast it's eyes north with thoughts of conquest? Edward III gave us Scots a bloody nose but France seemed to be the main target.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Roy, thanks for taking the time to add that interesting comment. An interesting "What if?" debate over a beer.

English history is like one long HBO drama.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

And the really good bit (?) is that it involves real people. Please subscribe if you enjoy.

@LordInter

2 жыл бұрын

it's apparently where GoT got some of the plot from, they just had to tone it down a bit and add dragons 😁

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Real life ‘game of thrones’. Lol Great summary, I’ve read a book about the war but it’s confusing remembering who was who in this period. I’ve seen an absolutely awesome recreation of the battle of Towson, using 6mm scale miniatures at a wargaming show.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this summary. Thanks for commenting.

Richard Neville , 16th Earl of Warwick , was in my opinion , easily and unequivocally one of England's finest and most outstanding military commanders . From the age of twenty as Captain of Calais , demonstrating superb aggressive naval seamanship and tactics to rout enemy fleets , through to his mature age land based battles , he is virtually unparalleled in the annals of military history , I doth opine .

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to contribute your opinion on Richard Neville.

The Wars of the Roses ultimately resulted in the end of the Plantagenet dynasty, which I’ve always found ironic: they basically destroyed themselves from within, through lust and greed for power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, anyone?

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

The War Roses sounds a little like The Sopranos in Jersey.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I know, they were a bloody bunch! If you enjoyed please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

Henry Tudor wasn't Lancastrian! An extension of the line through his mother, but he wasn't a Lancastrian which made it easier for Yorkists to accept him (alongside the arranged marriage to Elizabeth of York).

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@Isildun9

2 жыл бұрын

He was essentially the closest thing that the Lancastrians had to a candidate after the deaths of Henry VI and his son. Still, his ultimate claim to the throne was Right of Conquest, given that his blood claim through his mother was technically invalid, given the the Beaufort family are the descendents of John of Gaunt and his third wife, and former mistress, Kathryn Swynford. Their children were all born before they were married, making them illegitimate. The Beauforts were legitimized, first by Richard II, and then again by their half sibling, Henry IV, but with the caveat that they and their descendants would be ineligible to inherit the throne. Thus why he married Elizabeth of York, to strengthen his claim by reuniting the warring families and tying himself to the last undisputed monarch, Edward IV. this didn't stop the Tudors, however, from taking any excuse they could to eliminate Yorkist claimants, like when Henry VII had Edward Earl of Warwick, his wife's cousin, executed, and when Henry VIII had Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury and Warwicks sister, executed.

@mmhthree

2 жыл бұрын

@@Isildun9 Yup, also If I remember right the best claim to the throne was through the Mortimer lines, but they weren't interested in it. Also, it was through a female, which didn't really start happening till Mary I and Elizabeth I. So, they just missed it!

@Isildun9

2 жыл бұрын

@@mmhthree True enough. England for the longest time, like France, only recognized a male inheritent, but unlike France, they would recognize a male born from a female line. Hence Richard of York's claim, as he and his sons were descended from Edmund of Langley, Edward III's fourth son (fifth born, fourth surviving) in the male line, but from Lionel of Antwerp, his second son (third born, second surviving) in the female line.

@nobbynobbs3418

2 жыл бұрын

@@Isildun9 The Beaufort's were legitimised by papal dispensation and an act of parliament during Richard II's reign with Henry adding the excepta dignitate regali clause to the act after his usurpation of the throne. This "could" have been unlawful for the time, I say could as I would need to check the parliament rolls when I next visit the archives but is often overlooked as most people believe that the Beaufort's had no legal claim to the throne due to this but it is by no means accepted that this was the case amongst historians today. Henry must have been aware of this hence the right of conquest claim rather than the claim through his mothers side (along with the fact that John of Gaunt really pushed for a male succession line except when it suited him in Castile!)

I got a question, with so many many civil wars fought in England why is only one of them called the English Civil War? Because it obviously wasn't the only one.

@jonathanstempleton7864

2 жыл бұрын

Because historians are just lazy sometimes and calling them the English Civil Wars is convenient.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

And just for good measure, the so-called English civil war was fought in Scotland and Ireland too. Thus it is often referred to as the War of the Three Kingdoms. Confused? :)

Being from the colonies (USA) I am not versed at all in the English line of kings and queens. I'm sure there is a way that there is a way to learn a shorthand or easy way of knowing the order. I would like to know if there is a method to the madness.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

James, I do a course of 5 talks on it. If you are interested simply download the family tree of the warring families at my website: www.thehistorychap.com

fascinating! Plantagenets.... my aunt claims that supposedly we are related to them and that our surname is like, a minor extinct noble line somehow related to the Plantagenets. Always sounded dubious to me hahaha. I don’t even know how she came to that conclusion in her genealogical “research” of our family. Fun to think about though. How the heck one would even prove such a thing seems very very difficult even with all the dna tech.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share that bit of family history. I tried a DNA test with Ancestry.com It certainly didn't show up any royal blood but I did get 2% Italian. Would like to think it was a Roman centurion but more likely a 19th century ice cream seller!! Please make sure to subscribe for future videos.

Hmmm, a war of five kings, The Yorks vs The Lancasters, where have I heard that before? *GoT’s theme starts playing*

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

And now you know where GOT idea came from :)

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video presentation about the Battle of Towton (England's bloodiest battle) fought during the Wars of the Roses kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJZ2qsSIctzFiJM.html

Interesting video but my OCD kept kicking in - please straighten the picture behind you!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Always appreciate it so that I can deliver even better videos.

We just want it simple anyway but I’m confused over the family

much.....much better than the BBC bollocks............good job sir,.....greatings from Yugoslavia

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Would the Woodville family be considered commoners, even if they were lower-mid ranking nobility?

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I think so. (well certainly by powerful noble families like the Neville's)

Why does nobody mention the last battle at Stoke Fields

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Watch out for the presentation I have planned on that very battle. Coming soon - please subscribe.

Did the Dutch have a War of the Tulips?

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Only if they had a British sense of humour :) Great comedy film idea.

Jacobite rebellion? Missing alot

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

?

As a Yankee, this is all too confusing for me, but I still find it interesting. Therefore, because of my limited intelligence and attention span, I restrict my study of British history from Henry VIII and onwards!

@mmhthree

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! The really interesting stuff is War of the Roses and before. Most of America will have grandfathers who fought in these battles, as alot of the English families were coming here in the 1600's. Pre-1600's is where we can learn about our grandfather's. Millions of us... if you have an English or French grandfather, they will have family who participated. Best wishes!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I will be doing some stories from later in British history too. Here is one about The Great Plague in 1665/66 kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoNlupOFlqvdgbA.html

@mickharrison9004

Жыл бұрын

Our history is much more deep and goes back thousands of years ,must be hard to get your head round it all being from as new country .

Like Tyson fury I'm Lancaster and proud only one war ,only one winner the red rose 🥀

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Mick, it is good to here a Lancastrian speaking up - plenty of White Rose supporters out there!

@mickharrison9004

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap nice one Chris and it's Tyson fury that does us proud these days ,couldn't believe him and one of his brothers after him beating wilder the last time ,all of a sudden singing Lancashire a few times live tv ,and now he's calling himself the Lancaster bomber lol .

Stupid history joke of the day. Did Henry VIII drive a coupe or a sedan? A coupe, because it’s a Tudor ( two door )

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

you've missed for calling at the comedy club :) Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Nothing to do with two gardeners from Halifax then

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Not what they will tell you in Halifax!

@ladymeghenderson9337

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap 🤣

Is it warS of the roses or war of the roses?

@roansidhu3652

2 жыл бұрын

Wars of the roses

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. It is Wars of the Roses according to Encyclopaedia Britannica.

@adiabolicalliberty2614

2 жыл бұрын

I believe there were 3 wars, with the somewhat agreed dates being... 1st War - 1455 to 1464 2nd War - 1469 to 1471 3rd War - 1483 to 1487

We're the red and white roses not the invention of Shakespeare?

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

Not entirely.

Bro, your picture on the wall is wonky 😂

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out.

The battle of Towton: Roughly 1.5% of the entire country of England died in one battle on one day... Roughly 3% of all males in England... Or anywhere up to 5% of all adult males in England... Died in one battle on one day. (Pop est. 2m)

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Comparable with battles in the English Civil War and WW1.

The history is fascinating but it doesn't change the fact that Yorkshire is God's own country. Just saying 🙂

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

Ha ha.

As an old Yorkist myself, I consider their cause to be the most honourable and legitimate. Whenever the Lancastrians were in adversity, they appealed for aid from England's oldest enemies - France, Scotland and Wales. Without this foreign aid, the wars would have ended within a few years, not taking 30 years of civil war to resolve. So which party represented welfare and stability for England and the English people? Hardly the Lancastrians, who brought thirty years of suffering and bloodshed to the country. Furthermore, the subsequent Tudor claim to the throne was miniscule to say the least, and what did the Tudors bring England? The undoubtably insane Henry VIII and his troubled reign, not mentioning his successors (the only one of true value for England being Elizabeth, but even she failed to present England with an ENGLISH successor!). But that's history, no point complaining now, is there?

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Interesting point about Lancastrians always getting help from abroad. Never thought of it like that.

The true male fantasy

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

You are too close to your camera

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@joesteers5807

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap I thought the video was fine. Great work!