Cassell's History of England, Vol. 2 (of 8) From the Wars of the Roses to the Great Rebellion
CHAPTER I.
WARS OF THE ROSES. PAGE
Cade's Rebellion--York comes over from Ireland--His Claims and the Unpopularity of the Reigning Line--His First Appearance in Arms--Birth of the Prince of Wales--York made Protector--Recovery of the King--Battle of St. Albans--York's second Protectorate--Brief Reconciliation of Parties--Battle of Blore Heath--Flight of the Yorkists--Battle of Northampton--York Claims the Crown--The Lords Attempt a Compromise--Death of York at Wakefield--Second Battle of St. Albans--The Young Duke of York Marches on London--His Triumphant Entry 1