num_pages: 60
description: ""The History of King Richard the Third"" is a historical biography written by Sir Thomas More in the 16th century. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of King Richard III of England, who ruled from 1483 to 1485. The biography covers Richard's rise to power, his controversial ascension to the throne, his reign as king, and his eventual downfall at the Battle of Bosworth Field. More's account of Richard III is often considered biased, as he was a supporter of the Tudor dynasty, who overthrew Richard III and established their own reign. Nevertheless, the book provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of 15th century England, as well as the character and actions of one of England's most controversial monarchs.For Richarde the Duke of Gloucester, by nature theyr Uncle, by office theire protectoure, to theire father beholden, to them selfe by othe and allegyaunce bownden, al the bandes broken that binden manne and manne together, withoute anye respecte of Godde or the worlde, unnaturallye contriued to bereue them, not onelye their dignitie, but also their liues. But forasmuche as this Dukes demeanoure ministreth in effecte all the whole matter whereof this booke shall entreate, it is therefore conueniente, sommewhat to shewe you ere we farther goe, what maner of manne this was, that could fynde in his hearte, so muche mischiefe to conceiue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The History Of King Richard The Third
titlecomplete: The History Of King Richard The Third
characters: Richard III of England
genres: Medieval History, History, Classics, Biography, Tudor Period, Politics, Nonfiction, 16th Century, British Literature
ratings_count: 173
publisher: Kessinger Publishing