Documentary - 55 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

DVD compatibility



 

Fifteenth century England saw the turmoil of a bloody struggle for power between the House of York and the House of Lancaster, known to history as the 'Wars of the Roses'. It would culminate in a ferocious encounter on Bosworth Field in 1485 a battle which saw the death of King Richard III. With Henry VII's victory, so the Tudor dynasty was born.

This DVD features spectacular battle reconstructions, dramatised re-enactments and superb computer effects to provide a memorable account of the famous Wars of the Roses. Expert comment and analysis comes from Dr David Chandler, who provides detailed insight into the clashes between the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster.

(From the back cover)

Scene Selections

Introduction 
Seeds of Discontent
The First Battles
Edward IV claims the throne
1470 The Kingmaker's rebellion
1483-1485 Richard III and Henry Tudor
 

Special Features

Test Your Knowledge
Picture Gallery
Interactive Menus
Excerpts from other titles in the series

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