Richard III
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3.2
Desmond Seward
With the victory of Henry Tudor, the usurping dynasty made an effort to besmirch the last Plantagenet’s reputation, and some historians claim that Richard’s "black legend" is nothing more than political propaganda. Yet such an interpretation, as Desmond Seward shows in this powerfully-argued book, suggests a refusal to face the facts of history. Even in the king’s lifetime there were rumours about his involvement in the murders of Henry VI and of his nephews, the "Princes in the Tower," while his reign was considered by many to be a nightmare, not least for the king himself. The real Richard III was both a chilling and compelling monarch, a peculiarly grim young English precursor of Machiavelli’s Prince. Sweeping aside sentimental fantasy, this is a colorful, authoritative biography that offers a definitive picture of both the age and the man.
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Author
Desmond Seward
Pages
336
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2014-07-15
ISBN
1605986038 9781605986036
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"I am a fan of scholarly books published. I love to read points that the scholar argues and what proof the scholar has found. Desmond did a great job with this one. While some may not agree with his point of view, this book still makes for an interesting read.
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