Talk on How Henry VI's Weak Rule Led to the Wars of the Roses |
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Dr James Ross assesses his reign at Ealing Green Church May 3, 2023 The next talk hosted by the Ealing Branch of the Historical Association is to be given by Dr James Ross, Reader in Late Medieval History, University of Winchester. It will be on the subject of ‘Henry VI and the Origins of the Wars of the Roses’ and takes place on Tuesday 9 May at 7.30 pm at Ealing Green Church, The Green W5 5QT. Dr Ross's talk will focus on Henry VI, king of England from 1422-61, and the ways in which his priorities as king diverged sharply from what was expected of medieval monarchs, and how his fitful engagement with government - in an age of personal kingship - was perhaps the worst of all worlds for the realm he ruled. The extent to which this led to the bloody outbreak of the Wars of the Roses will be evaluated. Non-members can attend the talk for a suggested donation of £5 with no charge for students. You can become a member of either the national organisation (which includes local membership) for £65 per year (£43 concessions) or a local member for just £15 a year. You will then receive regular emails or newsletters about the association’s activities. For more details of the association’s programme of talks for the coming season visit its web site.
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