Cassell's History of England, Vol. 2 (of 8) / From the Wars of the Roses to the Great Rebellion

The Project Gutenberg eBook, Cassell's History of England, Vol. II (of 8), by Anonymous
FROM THE WARS OF THE ROSES TO THE GREAT REBELLION
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, INCLUDING COLOURED AND REMBRANDT PLATES
VOL. II
THE KING'S EDITION
CASSELL AND COMPANY, LIMITED LONDON, NEW YORK, TORONTO AND MELBOURNE
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WARS OF THE ROSES. PAGE
Cade's Rebellion—York comes over from Ireland—His Claims and the Unpopularity of the Reigning Line—His First Appearance in Arms—Birth of the Prince of Wales—York made Protector—Recovery of the King—Battle of St. Albans—York's second Protectorate—Brief Reconciliation of Parties—Battle of Blore Heath—Flight of the Yorkists—Battle of Northampton—York Claims the Crown—The Lords Attempt a Compromise—Death of York at Wakefield—Second Battle of St. Albans—The Young Duke of York Marches on London—His Triumphant Entry 1
REIGN OF EDWARD IV.