Succession

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  Wars of the Roses 1455–1485

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  Wars of the Roses 1455–1485

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  In 1453, the 100 Years’ War was lost: swarms of demobbed soldiers, and underemployed knights flooded back into England. The weakling King Henry VI descended into insanity and paralysis. Rival noble factions, headed by the Houses of York and Lancaster, were daggers drawn over the royal succession. Over the following... More
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  Xia Dynasty c. 2070 BCE–1600 BCE

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  Xia Dynasty c. 2070 BCE–1600 BCE

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  Believed to be the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history, the Xia (Hsia) dynasty is described in ancient chronicles such as the Bamboo Annals, yet some historians question its existence and consider it to be mostly mythological. The exact dates of this dynasty are unclear, but are generally agreed to... More
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  Zhou China c. 1046 BCE–221 BCE

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  Zhou China c. 1046 BCE–221 BCE

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  The Zhou overthrew the Shang and founded their dynasty with the justification of the Mandate of Heaven, the notion that China should be governed by one, worthy ruler. The early years (1046–771 BCE) are known as the Western Zhou period, with the capital at Haojing and a solidification of power... More