A Study Of The Battle Of Bosworth, The Climactic Battle Of The Wars Of The Roses, Based On A New Interpretation Of Events Following The Discovery Of The True Location Of The Battlefield.the Battle Of Bosworth Was The Culmination Of The War Of The Roses, The Dynastic Struggle Between The Houses Of York And Lancaster That Dominated England In The Second Half Of The 15th Century. Edward Iv Had Secured The Throne For The House Of York, But His Early Death In 1483, Followed By The Death Of His Sons And The Taking Of The Throne By His Brother, Richard Of York, Saw A Renewed Outbreak Of Fighting.his Reign Began With A Major Rebellion And Was Dogged By Rumours Of His Involvement In Murder, With Richard Facing Threats Not Only From The Lords He Alienated But Also The Lancastrian Faction Waiting In The Wings. Henry Tudor Eventually Decided To Take The Huge Risk Of Attempting To Seize The Throne And Richards Army Marched To Meet Him, Finally Clashing Near Market Bosworth.