XEE4188337: The War of the Two Roses (1455-1485): Battle between the Royal House of York and the Royal Mason of Lancaster. Illustration of the English Civil War born by the division of the successors of King Edward III (1327-1377) into two branches. The War of the Roses: battle fought between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. chromolithography in “” Pictures of English History”” published by George Routledge & Sons.1890. Privee Collection., English School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images