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Britain - Historical Biography - Rulers & Royal Families, 1066-1485 (Medieval Period) - British History, Britain - Historical Biography - 1066-1485 (Medieval Period)

Richard III

by John Gillingham
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No king aroused and continues to arouse stronger passions - for and against - than Richard III. During his reign, no king faced more determined opposition; yet in this century no king's posthumous reputation has been more staunchly defended. In interpreting the evidence, some of which was itself the product of the contemporary war of propaganda, is it possible to steer a course between the pro- and anti-Richard factions? When assessing Richard III should we apply 'medieval' or 'modern' standards? In Richard III: A Medieval Kingship, seven historians, all acknowledged experts on the fifteenth century, yet with widely divergent views, consider seven different aspects of the life and reign of Richard III.

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Seven specialists in the 15th century present their divergent views on the life and reign of one of the most controversial of the English kings. His youth, usurpation of the crown, government, court and culture, soldiering, foreign affairs, and his reputation. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
December 1, 1993
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1993.
Pages
154
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312120313

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