Richard III

Michael, Hicks (author)

£12.99

The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history

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Publish Date: 09/03/2021
ISBN: 9780300259186 Category: Tags: , ,

Description

An “excellent new biography” (Keith Thomas, New York Review of Books) of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history

“An intricately detailed account of Richard’s every recorded move on his journey from younger son of the powerful Duke of York to the last of England’s mediaeval monarchs.”-Mark Jones, Albion Magazine

The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard’s fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth.

Hicks explores how Richard-villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes-applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown.

Additional information

Weight 406 g
Dimensions 197 × 127 × 38 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

448

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

942.046092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K