Richard III

Richard III

Not many people would claim to be saints, or alternatively, consider themselves entirely without redeeming qualities. Some are unquestionably worse than others, but few have been held in greater infamy than Richard Plantagenet, afterwards Duke of Gloucester and, later still, King Richard III. Richardâ€™s character has been besmirched as often as it has been defended, and the arguments between his detractors and supporters still rage after several centuries. Was he a ruthless hunchback who butchered his way to the throne, a paragon of virtue who became a victim of Tudor propaganda, or (as seems more likely) something in between? Some would argue that a true biography is impossible because the letters and other personal documents required for this purpose are simply not available; but David Baldwin has overcome this through an in-depth study of Richardâ€™s dealings with his contemporaries and of information gleaned from the recent discovery of his skeleton. Tracking Richardâ€™s journey from birth to death, this new edition is brought right up to date with an exploration of the latest scientific discoveries and an account of the kingâ€™s reburial in Leicester Cathedral. The fundamental question David Baldwin has answered is Â‘what was Richard III really likeâ€™.
Country USA
Brand Amberley Publishing
Manufacturer Amberley Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 81 Illustrations, unspecified
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781445648453
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Amberley Publishing
Manufacturer	Amberley Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	81 Illustrations, unspecified
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781445648453
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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