The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.
The Renaissance
In the history the Middle Ages were followed by the Renassance period. During this
period a new class called bourgeoeisie came into being. This is the period when
monarchies based on nationality were estabilished. The Renaessance started in Italy In
the 14th century. Then it spread all over Europe, reached England in 16th century. The
struggle for power culminated in a war called The War of Roses. It was a civil war
between two dynasties, families. They had different emblems on one side the Yorks
(white rose) other Lancasters (red). They couldn't decide who gets the throne. War
ended 1485. A new dynasty came to throne, Tudor, the first king in this dynasty was
Henry Vll
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