The gripping feud between the houses of York and Lancaster finally comes to a violent head as the armies clash, alliances shift, and the struggle for power escalates. The Battle of St. Albans rocked the nobility and set the stage for the Wars of the Roses to begin. Amid plots and intrigue, the Duke of York takes control as protector, sparking vengeance amongst the Lancastrian nobility and, in particular, Queen Margaret of Anjou. Expert historians unravel the complexities of this medieval conflict, where loyalty and betrayal shaped the destiny of England.

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