After finding her husband laid low by mental illness and the whole country collapsing into civil war, Margaret of Anjou was forced to take the bull by the horns. By taking control of the kingdom and the Lancastrian cause, she achieved infamy.

Shownotes

For more on the topics discussed in this show click on the links below!

Family tree of the Lancastrian and Yorkist claims to the throne (pinterest)

The Paston Letters (wikipedia)

First Battle of St Albans (wikipedia)

Game of Thrones coversation about Power (youtube)

Battle of Blore Heath (wikipedia)

Battle of Ludford Bridge (wikipedia)

Battle of Northampton (wikipedia)

Battle of Wakefield (Military History Monthly)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.