Description
The definitive biography and evaluate of the wily and bold prince who all of a sudden was monarch—probably the most notorious king in British history
The reign of Richard III, the ultimate Yorkist king and the general monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning element in British historical past. However in spite of his lasting legacy, Richard simplest dominated as king for the general years of his lifestyles. At the same time as a lot consideration has been given to his quick reign, Michael Hicks explores the entire of Richard’s attention-grabbing lifestyles and strains the unfolding of his persona and occupation from his early years because the son of a duke to his violent dying on the combat of Bosworth.
Hicks explores how Richard—villainized for his imprisonment and possible killing of the princes—implemented his revel in to conquer a lot of setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a fancy, conflicted particular person whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight received him a kingdom. He was once a reformer who deliberate massive adjustments, However misplaced the chance to satisfy them and to keep his crown.
The reign of Richard III, the ultimate Yorkist king and the general monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning element in British historical past. However in spite of his lasting legacy, Richard simplest dominated as king for the general years of his lifestyles. At the same time as a lot consideration has been given to his quick reign, Michael Hicks explores the entire of Richard’s attention-grabbing lifestyles and strains the unfolding of his persona and occupation from his early years because the son of a duke to his violent dying on the combat of Bosworth.
Hicks explores how Richard—villainized for his imprisonment and possible killing of the princes—implemented his revel in to conquer a lot of setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a fancy, conflicted particular person whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight received him a kingdom. He was once a reformer who deliberate massive adjustments, However misplaced the chance to satisfy them and to keep his crown.
