The Wars of the Roses, by Michael Hicks, analyzes the conflicts' causes, progression, and aftermath through various lenses. It explores key political and economic factors contributing to the conflicts, including royal finances, popular discontent, and the role of powerful aristocratic figures like Richard, Duke of York, and Warwick the Kingmaker. The document also investigates the military aspects of the wars, contrasting them with continental warfare, and discusses the evolving dynastic claims of the Lancastrian and Yorkist houses, highlighting the Tudor narrative that ultimately shaped historical understanding. Additionally, it provides a detailed chronology of events and references numerous contemporary and modern historical sources, including illuminated manuscripts and parliamentary records.