History of King Richard III FROM THE PUBLISHER
Richard III is one of the most vilified figures in history, a brutal manipulator and murderer who stopped at nothing to become king. Much of what modern scholarship knows of him stems from Thomas More’s critical biography, which itself proved the inspiration for Shakespeare’s play. With a Foreword by Sister Wendy Beckett.
Focusing on the final years of Richard III’s life, Sir Thomas More depicts a man captivated and corrupted by the thrill of power—a man who twisted God’s laws to justify not only his ruthless ambitions, but his most heinous crime: the imprisonment and murder of his nephews, the true heirs to the throne. The History of King Richard III is a powerful portrayal of a monstrous ruler and a fascinating insight into the mind and motivations of its author. Scholar, politician, and one–time favorite of the Court of Henry VIII, Sir Thomas More (1477ﾽ1535) is best known for his Utopia.
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