History A-Level

Over-mighty subjects

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The Yorkist regime relied heavily on the over-mighty Neville family for stability, a significant weakness by 1461.

AQA · 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The War of the Barons, 1459–1461 (study guide)

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2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The War of the Barons, 1459–1461 (AQA A-Level)

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