War of the Roses
Lancaster versus York
The War of the Roses was a series of English civil wars (1455–1487) between the houses of Lancaster and York, both claiming the throne.
The name comes from the supposed heraldic badges—a red rose for Lancaster, white for York.
The conflict ended when Henry Tudor defeated Richard III and united both houses.
The phrase sometimes describes any bitter family feud or dynastic struggle.
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