Richard III :

Jane Drake ( Editor )

ISBN 10: 0853726531 / ISBN 13: 9780853726531

Published by Pitkin Publishing, 1994

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Published In 2014 : Reprinted Edition : Pitkin Publishing : Large Format : This Copy Is Right At The Top Of Like New : Just A Small Amount Of Faint Face Rubbing To The The Covers : Otherwise , As New Throughout : Still Reasonably Crisp & Tight , With No Inscriptions : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text , Illustrations & Photographs : Overall , A Very Nice History Book :

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Richard III :
• Publisher: Pitkin Publishing
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853726531
• ISBN 13: 9780853726531
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • History

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Synopsis

The reign of Richard III was one of the shortest in British history, yet he remains one of the most enigmatic and controversial personalities who occupied the throne.

 This informative guide traces the life of Richard and his seemingly contradictory qualities, of loyalty and perfidy, generosity and self-interest, honesty and manipulation. From his initial position far down the line of succession to his position as Lieutenant-General of the North and move to the throne in 1483, Richard's story is fascinatingly explored. Sections engagingly cover the controversies surrounding Richard such as the Princes in the Tower and the Battle of Bosworth.

In February 2013, a skeleton uncovered in the ruins of Grey Friars Church in Leicester was identified as the remains of Richard III. The remains found were proved to be Richard's 'beyond reasonable doubt' through DNA tests. But what was this man really like? A ruthless manipulator, or a tragic figure? Michael St John Parker's guide delves into the life of Richard with colour photographs, illustrations and artefacts.