num_pages: 33
description: For centuries, history's view of Richard III was coloured by the writings of sixteenth century historians, who portrayed the opponent of Henry VIII's father in a poor light, in order to curry favour with the Tudor ruler. The plays of Shakespeare similarly propagated a negative image of the House of York, the longtime enemies of Henry's Lancastrian ancestors. With interest in Richard III rekindled by the discovery of his body under a Leicestershire car park, historians are now re-examining the Richard III's life and reign, discovering a more complex narrative than initially thought; above all, questions remain as to whether Richard III was really responsible for the deaths of the Princes in the Tower, the most damaging of the many accusations levelled against him.This very short history provides an insight into one of the more complex characters in British history, examining an era that continues to fascinate historians up to the present day.The Very Short History series gives the reader a clear, concise, and very short, account of the people and events that have shaped world history. Each book provides an entertaining and engaging narrative, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible.
language: English
title: Richard III: The Last of the Plantagenets