Richard III

By: David Hipshon

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Paperback | 15 November 2010 | Edition Number 1

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314 Pages

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Richard III is one of Englanda (TM)s most controversial monarchs. In this new biography, David Hipshon introduces us to a more nuanced Richard than has previously been portrayed, analyzing both his reign and the controversies around it that have endured to the present day. The fascination with the riddles surrounding Richarda (TM)s seizure of the throne in 1483, the supposed murder of the Princes in the Tower and Richarda (TM)s defeat and death on the battlefield at Bosworth in 1485 are placed in the wider context of the period and of the ever growing debate over Richarda (TM)s character.

Placing Richard's character at the centre of analysis of his actions, the book explores his early life, his period as a lieutenant of Edward IV and then his reign as king, examining his influences, his faith, literary interests and devotion to chivalric ideals.

This fascinating new biography is a must-read for all those interested in both Richard III as king and the development of the English monarchy and society at the end of the medieval era and the beginning of the early modern period.

Industry Reviews

'...this will I think now become the biography of choice on Richard and justifiably so.' -- Richard Brown, The Historical Association 'Many writers aspire to be impartial but at every twist and turn of Richard's story traditionalists twist the dagger. This does not happen here. Hipshon rejects Charles Ross' view that he was a child of his time but treats Richard as a human being.' ---- Wendy Moorhen, The Ricardian 'This new biography is a commendable addition to the studies of King Richard. The author is not intentionally a partisan in the Ricardian debate, but rather moves steadily through Richard's life, explaining in considerable detail the context of events and the basis for conclusions reached ... The final chapter, on Richard's posthumous reputation, provides good insight into centuries of disagreement about King Richard ... Recommended.' - CHOICE

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