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The forgotten matriarch of the Wars of the Roses

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Richard Duke of York - Is He the Dream Leader?

In your book, richard duke of york is presented as the dream leader. He listens to his men, he treats them well and tries to root out corruption. Is that how he was in life? I believe so. Andtheand there is a real division in historical opinion about richard d Duke of york. There are some who say that he was always aiming for the kingship. That was always, you know, that was his driving force. To me, the evidence just isn't there for that. If he had wanted to take throne, he had plenty of opportunities long before he finally did make a bid for the throne. You either have to take power,

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