Subtitle The War Of The Roses Review

: Powerful nobles maintained private armies (livery and maintenance), allowing local disputes to escalate into national warfare. III. The Three Phases of War

: Following the end of the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), England faced an economic depression and the return of restless soldiers. subtitle The War of the Roses

: Richard, Duke of York , held a strong claim to the throne through his descent from Edward III's second and fourth sons, challenging the Lancastrian line. : Powerful nobles maintained private armies (livery and