THE WARS OF THE ROSES: Bastard Feudalism (Ep1).   The term bastard feudalism has been adopted as a label to distinguish a social structure different from its predecessor in the post‐Conquest period. In this episode of Teach Medieval, Abi is joined by Dr Gordon McKelvie of the University of Winchester to discuss the term and the role that this social structure played in the Wars of the Roses. Recommended works by Dr Gordon McKelvie History Today, Roses are Red? Modern History Review, Henry VII's challenges: the end of the Wars of the Roses Historical Association Journal, Fear, Hatred and Strategy during the Wars of the Roses   If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on: Twitter: @TeachMedieval Instagram: @teachmedieval Facebook: Teach Medieval Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.