Richard III: Classic Histories Series (Paperback)

Five centuries have passed since Richard III was King of England. He reigned for just two years. Then retribution swept away his throne, his life, his dynasty and, above all, his reputation. He has been vilified as a murderer and a monster. It is through Shakespeare's portrayal that subsequent generations knew Richard III as an evil king. Then, in this century, Richard III has found his advocates: those who regard him as more sinned against than sinning. The process of rehabilitation has begun. This study by an acclaimed scholar of Richard III strips away the legends, propaganda and the posturing of the centuries and rescues Richard from his critics and supporters alike and, by revealing contemporary evidence and attitudes, recreates the world of Ricardian politics and ideo logical warfare, and seeks to explain Richard's bewildering transformation in his own lifetime from the model of nobility, via kingship, to tyrant and monster.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Classic Histories Series
Release date:	October 2016
First published:	2011
Authors:	Michael Hicks
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-7859-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	0-7509-7859-7
Barcode:	9780750978590

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