Henry VII: The Forgotten King Who Ended the Wars of the Roses
The Tudor Kings
Henry VII's victory at Stoke Field in 1487 is often overlooked but marked the true end of the Wars of the Roses. A detail-oriented and austere ruler, he stabilized England's finances and secured a peaceful succession for his son Henry VIII. This account explores how the first Tudor king's reign, though overshadowed by his infamous son, was a rare island of stability.
It is the prettiest thing in the world to see him play [tennis], his fair skin glowing through a shirt of finest texture.