Overview
The English monarchy was also strained by the war with the French as it depleted their wealth and manpower. As an added stress to the country civil war broke out into what is now called the War of Roses. Started in the 1450's it pitted the House of Lancaster, who's symbol was a red rose, against the House of York, who's symbol was a white rose (Spielvogel). The war was ended by Henry Tudor in 1485 after he beat the final king of York, Richard III (Spielvogel). While Henry ended the War of Roses that was not the only ting he was famous for. He was the primary influence in defeating petty wars between lords and by unifying the state. He commissioned trusted nobles to wage war against others and he also created a special court, called the Court of Star Chamber, that didn't use juries and was allowed to use torture to obtain needed information.
As an added bonus Henry was very good at getting substantial incomes, and he avoided war whenever possible. This meant he didn't spend large sums of money and didn't need regular loans from parliament. By the end of his reign he had stabilized the government and made the monarchy more well respected in the eyes of the people.
As an added bonus Henry was very good at getting substantial incomes, and he avoided war whenever possible. This meant he didn't spend large sums of money and didn't need regular loans from parliament. By the end of his reign he had stabilized the government and made the monarchy more well respected in the eyes of the people.