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Biografier
The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history
The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth.
Hicks explores how Richard-villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes-applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown.
© 2019 Tantor Audio (Ljudbok): 9781515945703
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 31 december 2019
3.9
Biografier
The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history
The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth.
Hicks explores how Richard-villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes-applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown.
© 2019 Tantor Audio (Ljudbok): 9781515945703
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 31 december 2019
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11 maj 2023
What is the real truth about Richard III and what is myth?The King WAS CLEANSED of murder DURING HIS contemporary! AMEN! R I P. ✝️Shakespeare wrote his Play- and NOT historically correct- about Richard III ca 1592 or so, hundred years after Richard III died at the battle of Bosworth fields 1485 killed by Henry VII So why further discussion? Nasty rumours has always being a part of propaganda against the opponents who want the power. So, horrifying, it is even todayAlthough a very interesting story.(by the way, all religion make the root of all cruelty, lies, power madness and evil.)Bastard???
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