The War of the Roses was fought between the English Houses of York and Lancaster. It was a bloody conflict that spanned decades. The people of England held very tightly to the belief in the divine right of kings. The War of the Roses eventually brought the Tudor dynasty to power. History doesn't really record a winner for these drama-filled wars. Instead, they are remembered as a bloody feud that wreaked havoc on the lands and people of England. Although they ushered in the powerful Tudor dynasty, this came at a very, very high price. An interesting factoid...the blockbuster novels and HBO series, "Game of Thrones" were loosely based on the War of the Roses.