Richard III: England's Most Controversial King

Name: Richard III: England's Most Controversial King
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Rating: 4 (76 reviews)
Author: Chris Skidmore

by Chris Skidmore

Biography Memoir

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You're fascinated by medieval history and want to separate fact from Shakespeare's fiction about one of England's most maligned kings.
You enjoy character-driven historical biography that uses fresh evidence to overturn established narratives.
You've read Dan Jones or Simon Sebag Montefiore and want that same scholarly rigour applied to a figure shrouded in controversy.

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You prefer plot-driven historical novels over detailed biographical analysis and scholarly argument.
You're looking for a quick overview of Richard III rather than an in-depth reassessment across 500+ pages.
You have no patience for medieval English politics or the nitty-gritty of 15th century court intrigue.

About this book

Richard III remains one of English history's most debated monarchs. Shakespeare immortalized him as a hunchbacked murderer, but the 2012 discovery of his skeleton in a Leicester parking lot reignited questions about his true character and legacy. Richard was born during a brutal period when civil war engulfed England and the Yorkist dynasty fought to maintain power. Central to historical debate is whether he was a ruthless tyrant who murdered his nephews, or a victim of a political smear campaign orchestrated by the Tudors. In the first full biography of Richard III in fifty years, Chris Skidmore draws on new manuscript evidence to reassess Richard's life and reign. The biography examines Richard's personality and his relationships with those around him to explore the mystery of the last English monarch to die in battle.

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