17: Dawn Of The Tudors

Send me a messageThe Tudors are probably the most famous, the most talked about royal dynasty in England or, indeed, in Britain’s history.Yet they did not arrive on the throne through the natural line of succession.Their arrival was entirely due to victory on the battlefield during the medieval civil war known as the Wars of the Roses.In 1485, Henry Tudor defeated King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.And yet how legitimate was his claim to the throne?AndHow secure was his grip on power?In this episode I uncover the answer to both of those questions...Join my Supporter's ClubSupport the show