Why did peace break down in 1459?
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- Why did peace break down in 1459?
- the Battle of St Albans brough about a blood feud as the heirs of those killed sought revenge
- Margaret saw the removal of Yorkist appointments and replaced with her own men, signalling York was back outside government
- Margaret strongly believed that York wanted the throne which was a danger to her sons inheritance
- Move to Coventry was a clear indication of conflicting division
- Warwick rebellion in October 1458 in refusing to answer charges of piracy persuaded key figures in the middle ground (eg Bukingham) to the side of the Queen
- The Queen felt she had enough noble support to defeat the Yorkists
- Both sides built allieas between nobles families --> factions were growing --> armies
- continued local disorder in the SW between the Courtenay's and the Bonvilles
- Henry was still too ill
- whoever had control of the king had control of the country
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