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Richard III: Fact and Fiction
King Richard III remains one of the most infamous and recognisable monarchs in English or British history, despite only sitting on the throne for two years and fifty-eight days. His hold on the popular imagination is largely due to the fictional portrayal of him by William Shakespeare which, combined with the workings of five centuries of rumour and gossip, has created two opposing versions of Richard. In fiction he is the evil, scheming murderer who revels in his plots, but many of the facts point towards a very different man.
Dissecting a real Richard III from the fictional versions that have taken hold is made difficult by the inability to discern motives in many instances, leaving a wide gap for interpretation that can be favorable or damning in varying degrees. It is the facts that will act as the scalpel to begin the operation of finding a truth obscured by fiction.
Richard III may have been a monster, a saint, or just a man trying to survive, but any view of him should be based in the realities of his life, not the myths built on rumour and theatre. How much of what we think we know about England's most controversial monarch will remain when the facts are sifted from the fictions?
Dissecting a real Richard III from the fictional versions that have taken hold is made difficult by the inability to discern motives in many instances, leaving a wide gap for interpretation that can be favorable or damning in varying degrees. It is the facts that will act as the scalpel to begin the operation of finding a truth obscured by fiction.
Richard III may have been a monster, a saint, or just a man trying to survive, but any view of him should be based in the realities of his life, not the myths built on rumour and theatre. How much of what we think we know about England's most controversial monarch will remain when the facts are sifted from the fictions?
127 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2019
About the author
Matthew Lewis
19 books78 followersMatthew Lewis is the author of histories and historical fiction novels about Richard III and the Wars of the Roses. The medieval period is a particular passion of Matthew’s, a passion he hopes to share through his blog. He is dedicated to teaching and discussing this period, operating two history podcasts and providing bite-sized facts to his Twitter and Facebook following.
Lewis has degree in Law and currently lives in Shropshire.
Lewis has degree in Law and currently lives in Shropshire.
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May 27, 2019
Thanks to Pen and Sword Books for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.
Review - I really enjoyed this book. It's set out in chronological order, looking at some of the questions over Richard III, including whether he killed the Princes in the Tower, or whether he was betrayed at Bosworth, or whether he and the Woodvilles really did have an ongoing feud. Some of the things that Lewis brings up are really interesting and I hadn't really thought about them before, but most of the conclusions he draws make sense. I like that he doesn't force his conclusions on you either, but gives you the evidence and allows you to make up your own mind. It's well-written and divided down into manageable sections which I like. It's easy to dip in and out of.
General Subject/s? - History / Richard III / Wars of the Roses / Plantagenets
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 18/20
Review - I really enjoyed this book. It's set out in chronological order, looking at some of the questions over Richard III, including whether he killed the Princes in the Tower, or whether he was betrayed at Bosworth, or whether he and the Woodvilles really did have an ongoing feud. Some of the things that Lewis brings up are really interesting and I hadn't really thought about them before, but most of the conclusions he draws make sense. I like that he doesn't force his conclusions on you either, but gives you the evidence and allows you to make up your own mind. It's well-written and divided down into manageable sections which I like. It's easy to dip in and out of.
General Subject/s? - History / Richard III / Wars of the Roses / Plantagenets
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 18/20
June 15, 2019
To me, the history of the Plantagenets and the Tudors, is the original story of the Game of Thrones. Richard the III, thanks to stories passed down and to William Shakespeare, is the ultimate villain, hated by all, physically deformed, and the devil reincarnate. Matthew Lewis sets out to educate us all that these stories are mostly just that, stories. Perhaps history simply needed a truly vicious figure, and Richard the III was always it. Stricken with a bad case of scoliosis, which got worse with age, he supposedly looked the part. Not only is this very short book (only 127 pages) simply beautiful to look at, inside, the pages are a lovely gloss filled with wonderful and historic photographs. But did he have anything to do with the supposed murders of the boys in the tower. I guess we’ll never truly have that answer.
January 8, 2020
Richard III is one of England’s most dividing figures. Some see him as a usurper, stealing the throne from his nephew and locking the boy and his brother away in the Tower, ultimately doing away with them. Others paint him as a hero, the rightful heir to the English throne, killed by the evil Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth. From such opposing views, over the centuries, a large number of stories have arisen about Richard III. These have become so ingrained within history that somewhere along the line they became fact. But are they real? Did Richard III kill his nephews? Did he usurp the throne? Was he an evil man? Did he have a crooked back? Where is the truth and where is the myth?
In this book, Matthew Lewis sets the facts straight about many of the myths and legends that have built up around Richard III. He presents the alleged fact and then details the exact events and information surrounding each statement. Lewis draws on primary sources and documented evidence from Richard III’s life or as close to as possible to try and provide the reader with as much information as he can, carefully analyzing what has been presented. As I read it soon became very clear that many so-called ‘facts’ about Richard III are based on rumours, allegations and hearsay written a hundred years after his death! There’s no evidence to support these facts and yet they have become ingrained in the modern-day belief.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that Matthew Lewis presents an evenly balanced view of Richard III. While some see him as an evil man and others as good there are others who see both the good and bad in Richard III. This is clearly Matthew Lewis as he will readily state if Richard III did something that would have been considered wrong or inappropriate at the time. There’s no painting Richard III in a positive or negative light, Lewis simply presents the facts as they are and lets the reader decide for themselves.
No matter what your opinion of Richard III is, love him or hate him or maybe you lay somewhere in between, I would strongly recommend reading this book. It will bust some commonly held myths that have built up about Richard III over the centuries, most coming from Shakespeare’s famous play. It will also give you lots of information, some quite eye-opening, about who Richard III really was.
In this book, Matthew Lewis sets the facts straight about many of the myths and legends that have built up around Richard III. He presents the alleged fact and then details the exact events and information surrounding each statement. Lewis draws on primary sources and documented evidence from Richard III’s life or as close to as possible to try and provide the reader with as much information as he can, carefully analyzing what has been presented. As I read it soon became very clear that many so-called ‘facts’ about Richard III are based on rumours, allegations and hearsay written a hundred years after his death! There’s no evidence to support these facts and yet they have become ingrained in the modern-day belief.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that Matthew Lewis presents an evenly balanced view of Richard III. While some see him as an evil man and others as good there are others who see both the good and bad in Richard III. This is clearly Matthew Lewis as he will readily state if Richard III did something that would have been considered wrong or inappropriate at the time. There’s no painting Richard III in a positive or negative light, Lewis simply presents the facts as they are and lets the reader decide for themselves.
No matter what your opinion of Richard III is, love him or hate him or maybe you lay somewhere in between, I would strongly recommend reading this book. It will bust some commonly held myths that have built up about Richard III over the centuries, most coming from Shakespeare’s famous play. It will also give you lots of information, some quite eye-opening, about who Richard III really was.
July 5, 2023
I am always wanting to read more about the subject of Richard III. This seemed like a really interesting book. I enjoyed the information and its presentation, but I do think a list of notable people and/or a lineage tree would have been helpful to have at the beginning, especially in light of so many common names.
Still, I found this book to have many interesting insights. It certainly made me consider many of my opinions and where they may have sprouted from. I definitely plan to read more from Lewis in the future.
Still, I found this book to have many interesting insights. It certainly made me consider many of my opinions and where they may have sprouted from. I definitely plan to read more from Lewis in the future.
October 13, 2019
This is a concise and entertaining book describing the life and times of Richard III, drawing on unbiased and non judgemental picture of this king. Matthew Lewis's account is readable and filled with interesting facts and details. The book aims at debunking the myths and trying to reach reasonable conclusions. Nice quick read.
February 23, 2020
If you have ever read anything about Richard III, new or old, fact or fiction, you probably know that Richard was either the embodiment of the romantic notion of the chivalrous knight straight from tales of King Arthur, a victim to centuries of vicious propaganda and twisted history, or else he was a vile bastard, the physical embodiment of evil, entirely devoid of even the smallest redeeming quality, deserving of nothing short of total character evisceration until the end of time. Also, his brother, King Edward IV, was almost 6'4" tall - the tallest British monarch EVER! (If you didn't know that, congratulations. You are now one step closer to understanding Richard!)
This book was refreshing, avoiding the romantic knight and the evil villain in favor of Richard the human being, a man who was neither angel nor demon, but somewhere in between. The author examined all of the claims history has made about Richard, good and bad, and clearly, concisely, and logically reviews the facts about each one, careful not to twist the facts to suit his story. Rather than guiding the readers to a pre-conceived ideal of Richard, Lewis lays out the facts in favor of allowing his readers to decide for themselves.
Yeah, he was a bit....enthusiastic about making the reader aware of Edward's towering height, highlighting that fact no less than three times. There were also a few very repetitive parts, which put me very much in mind of.filler words and phrases in school research papers. Those are also the BIGGEST problems that I had with this book, and really they're really insignificant.
Whatever your interest in or beliefs about Richard III, this is a great read and a terrific reference, and I would recommend it to anyone.
This book was refreshing, avoiding the romantic knight and the evil villain in favor of Richard the human being, a man who was neither angel nor demon, but somewhere in between. The author examined all of the claims history has made about Richard, good and bad, and clearly, concisely, and logically reviews the facts about each one, careful not to twist the facts to suit his story. Rather than guiding the readers to a pre-conceived ideal of Richard, Lewis lays out the facts in favor of allowing his readers to decide for themselves.
Yeah, he was a bit....enthusiastic about making the reader aware of Edward's towering height, highlighting that fact no less than three times. There were also a few very repetitive parts, which put me very much in mind of.filler words and phrases in school research papers. Those are also the BIGGEST problems that I had with this book, and really they're really insignificant.
Whatever your interest in or beliefs about Richard III, this is a great read and a terrific reference, and I would recommend it to anyone.
January 24, 2020
A well researched and interesting showcase into the surviving historical evidence on the life and actions of Richard III. It's not the most readable history I've encountered and sometimes a bit repetitive, but the author's knowledge and passion for the subject shone through.
July 24, 2019
When one looks at the study of history as a whole, the traditional way to look at a person as either good or bad through a combination of facts and fictional tales of their supposed exploits. None so much so as King Richard III, one of the most controversial English monarchs. Fictitious tales, like William Shakespeare’s play Richard III, have been accepted as fact throughout the centuries, but who was the real Richard III? Matthew Lewis, in his latest book, “Richard III: Fact and Fiction”, explores who Richard III really was by separating the facts from the fictional stories.
I would like to thank Pen and Sword Books for sending me a copy of this insightful book. I enjoy books that explore both the facts and fictional stories of historical figures to find the truth about who they were and what they might have been like.
In his introduction, Lewis explains the fascination of Richard III and his aim for this particular book.
The debate around Richard III and his reputation burn hotter today than ever before ...Why is a man who was killed in battle over 500 years ago still attracting such passionate debate? How does a medieval king who reigned for only just over two years have a thriving fan club in the Richard III Society? Part of the reason lies in the mythologizing of the facts about him, so many of which are open to the broadest interpretation so that both sides will claim them to make polar opposite points. The purpose of this book is to try and peel away some of the myths to reveal the bare, unadorned facts. Did Richard III invent bail? Did he murder a Lancastrian Prince of Wales, a king, his brother, and his two nephews? Did he mean to marry his niece? Why did those previously loyal to the House of York abandon Richard III for an obscure Welshman in exile? (Lewis,1).
Lewis tackles some of the most notable and notorious myths about Richard III, most of which came from Shakespeare’s play. He explores myths from the “murder” of the Princes in the Tower and Henry VI, to if Richard wanted to marry Elizabeth of York and why he was so popular in the North and his death at Bosworth. Of course, there are also obscure and out-of-left-field myths, like Richard, killing Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset at the tender age of 2 and a half, and Richard inventing bail. Along with discussing the fictional stories and the veracity of the claims, Lewis includes some fun factoids and a glossary of terms that the readers might not know at the end of each segment.
Although Lewis is a Ricardian, the way he presents his arguments against the fictitious tales does not push the Ricardian argument of Richard being a purely innocent individual. Instead, Lewis focuses on making Richard more human rather than either a vile villain or a knight in shining armor. This is what I appreciate about Lewis and his approach to Richard III. He makes the study of Richard III approachable for those who want to study about the man, not the black or white myths. With this particular book, I couldn’t put it down. I found extremely enjoyable and overall fascinating. If you want a book that brings the fictional tales and examining the facts about Richard III, I highly recommend you read Matthew Lewis’ latest book, “Richard III: Fact and Fiction”. It is a re-evaluation of the facts that Richard III deserves.
I would like to thank Pen and Sword Books for sending me a copy of this insightful book. I enjoy books that explore both the facts and fictional stories of historical figures to find the truth about who they were and what they might have been like.
In his introduction, Lewis explains the fascination of Richard III and his aim for this particular book.
The debate around Richard III and his reputation burn hotter today than ever before ...Why is a man who was killed in battle over 500 years ago still attracting such passionate debate? How does a medieval king who reigned for only just over two years have a thriving fan club in the Richard III Society? Part of the reason lies in the mythologizing of the facts about him, so many of which are open to the broadest interpretation so that both sides will claim them to make polar opposite points. The purpose of this book is to try and peel away some of the myths to reveal the bare, unadorned facts. Did Richard III invent bail? Did he murder a Lancastrian Prince of Wales, a king, his brother, and his two nephews? Did he mean to marry his niece? Why did those previously loyal to the House of York abandon Richard III for an obscure Welshman in exile? (Lewis,1).
Lewis tackles some of the most notable and notorious myths about Richard III, most of which came from Shakespeare’s play. He explores myths from the “murder” of the Princes in the Tower and Henry VI, to if Richard wanted to marry Elizabeth of York and why he was so popular in the North and his death at Bosworth. Of course, there are also obscure and out-of-left-field myths, like Richard, killing Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset at the tender age of 2 and a half, and Richard inventing bail. Along with discussing the fictional stories and the veracity of the claims, Lewis includes some fun factoids and a glossary of terms that the readers might not know at the end of each segment.
Although Lewis is a Ricardian, the way he presents his arguments against the fictitious tales does not push the Ricardian argument of Richard being a purely innocent individual. Instead, Lewis focuses on making Richard more human rather than either a vile villain or a knight in shining armor. This is what I appreciate about Lewis and his approach to Richard III. He makes the study of Richard III approachable for those who want to study about the man, not the black or white myths. With this particular book, I couldn’t put it down. I found extremely enjoyable and overall fascinating. If you want a book that brings the fictional tales and examining the facts about Richard III, I highly recommend you read Matthew Lewis’ latest book, “Richard III: Fact and Fiction”. It is a re-evaluation of the facts that Richard III deserves.
December 11, 2022
Richard iii Questions Answered
Excellent and succinct breakdown of the many questions around the person and reputation of King Richard iii.
Matthew Lewis takes each legend and question, breaking it down from the original sources and brings the real story to light. There are several myths which are tackled here and the reader is left with a balanced explanation and the facts behind those myths are clarified.
Lewis tackles the thorney questions of Richard's taking the crown in 1483, the accusations of murder against the sons of Edward iv, the mythology around the events at Stoney Stafford, the legitimacy of Richard's actions, the death of Lord Hastings and the plots Richard himself accused others off. He deals with Richard's relationshio with the Wydeville family and puts the myth that he hated them firmly to rest.
Lewis also explores Richard's kingship, his character and his laws. He answers the questions around Richard's Parliament, his legal reforms and the reforms which helped ordinary people. He also touches on the laws Richard made to protect English goods and English merchants and his other favourable economic policies. Matthew Lewis reveals the real Richard, the human being behind the man of myth, challenging those lies and myths sold to the public for centuries by Shakespeare etc.
Matthew Lewis is an excellent medieval historian and here he seeks not to reveal Richard iii as a saint, but as a man, who, although flawed, did what was right in life, despite the challenges from corrupt men who didn't share his vision of justice and fairness. This Fact and Fiction Book is a simplar version of his well researched biography of the last Plantagenet King. It is accessible, balanced, fair, well presented and I cannot recommend it enough.
Excellent and succinct breakdown of the many questions around the person and reputation of King Richard iii.
Matthew Lewis takes each legend and question, breaking it down from the original sources and brings the real story to light. There are several myths which are tackled here and the reader is left with a balanced explanation and the facts behind those myths are clarified.
Lewis tackles the thorney questions of Richard's taking the crown in 1483, the accusations of murder against the sons of Edward iv, the mythology around the events at Stoney Stafford, the legitimacy of Richard's actions, the death of Lord Hastings and the plots Richard himself accused others off. He deals with Richard's relationshio with the Wydeville family and puts the myth that he hated them firmly to rest.
Lewis also explores Richard's kingship, his character and his laws. He answers the questions around Richard's Parliament, his legal reforms and the reforms which helped ordinary people. He also touches on the laws Richard made to protect English goods and English merchants and his other favourable economic policies. Matthew Lewis reveals the real Richard, the human being behind the man of myth, challenging those lies and myths sold to the public for centuries by Shakespeare etc.
Matthew Lewis is an excellent medieval historian and here he seeks not to reveal Richard iii as a saint, but as a man, who, although flawed, did what was right in life, despite the challenges from corrupt men who didn't share his vision of justice and fairness. This Fact and Fiction Book is a simplar version of his well researched biography of the last Plantagenet King. It is accessible, balanced, fair, well presented and I cannot recommend it enough.
May 30, 2021
I opted to read this book, as I thoroughly enjoyed another of Matthew Lewis's titles, The Survival of the Princes in the Tower (which I highly recommend!). While I did not find this book to be as enjoyable as the first I'd read by Lewis, I'd still recommend it to those with a growing interest in Richard III and/or this era of English history.
As an introduction to Richard III, this book is fantastic. It follows Richard from cradle to grave, highlighting the people and experiences that shaped the man. Lewis maintains an easy style that avoids getting too bogged down in the details for those just getting their feet wet in learning about this maligned figure in English history.
I also appreciated the "Little Known Facts" and "Glossary" excerpts that were included. The facts made for some interesting food for thought, and the glossary was handy for shedding light on terms that may not be overly familiar to readers.
Lastly, Lewis does an excellent job of simply not passing judgment one way or the other. He presents the facts - or illustrates the lack thereof - in presenting Richard as a man of his time, allowing the reader to draw his or her own conclusions about Richard III.
Again, overall, this was a quick and informative read, but from a purely enjoyment standard, it is a book that I believe is definitely more suited to those just beginning to learn about Richard III and this era in English history than those who already have a solid background in those areas.
As an introduction to Richard III, this book is fantastic. It follows Richard from cradle to grave, highlighting the people and experiences that shaped the man. Lewis maintains an easy style that avoids getting too bogged down in the details for those just getting their feet wet in learning about this maligned figure in English history.
I also appreciated the "Little Known Facts" and "Glossary" excerpts that were included. The facts made for some interesting food for thought, and the glossary was handy for shedding light on terms that may not be overly familiar to readers.
Lastly, Lewis does an excellent job of simply not passing judgment one way or the other. He presents the facts - or illustrates the lack thereof - in presenting Richard as a man of his time, allowing the reader to draw his or her own conclusions about Richard III.
Again, overall, this was a quick and informative read, but from a purely enjoyment standard, it is a book that I believe is definitely more suited to those just beginning to learn about Richard III and this era in English history than those who already have a solid background in those areas.
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July 3, 2023Lewis uses his legal training to set out a legal weighing of the evidence, not depending on points of faith. His format of questions and answers, often short and always readable, makes this a quick read. His main point is that Richard III should be understood as a man, not as hero or villain.
“Essentially,” Lewis says, “the role of the monarch was to create a balance in which all levels of society could feel safe and championed and in which justice was fair and accessible.” His failure was that, between his desire to reform the corrupt upper classes to their disadvantage, and the death of his delicate heir, he could not offer the country stability.
Lewis believes that Shakespeare wrote his play “Richard III” because, at time of writing, Richard’s character could be adapted to represent the powerful and not universally popular stateman Robert Cecil. Shakespeare’s brilliant political play pasted over Richard a borrowed opprobrium that has lasted for centuries.
Lewis has also published a full biography, “Richard III: Loyalty Binds Me”.
“Essentially,” Lewis says, “the role of the monarch was to create a balance in which all levels of society could feel safe and championed and in which justice was fair and accessible.” His failure was that, between his desire to reform the corrupt upper classes to their disadvantage, and the death of his delicate heir, he could not offer the country stability.
Lewis believes that Shakespeare wrote his play “Richard III” because, at time of writing, Richard’s character could be adapted to represent the powerful and not universally popular stateman Robert Cecil. Shakespeare’s brilliant political play pasted over Richard a borrowed opprobrium that has lasted for centuries.
Lewis has also published a full biography, “Richard III: Loyalty Binds Me”.
January 27, 2024
This book is a fairly quick and not super in-depth look at Richard the III. Indeed, it seeks to view and dispel some of the more insidious rumours and legends about him or prove some stories as fact. It seems like Shakespeare’s play has done the most damage, with people taking it as gospel rather than as drama and a social commentary of players of the day, like (Robert) Cecil.
I like that the author wasn’t defensive over Richard and tried to be fair with the evidence provided; people are rather hotly entrenched on either side, even if they profess to be neutral. I enjoyed the little titbit-style information blurbs at the end of each chapter as well.
Sometimes he repeated a bit of information he’d just gone over, whether at the end or even in a new chapter, and there were some errors of a typographical sense that could be fixed. All in all, an enjoyable and not dry bit of work with which to sit.
I like that the author wasn’t defensive over Richard and tried to be fair with the evidence provided; people are rather hotly entrenched on either side, even if they profess to be neutral. I enjoyed the little titbit-style information blurbs at the end of each chapter as well.
Sometimes he repeated a bit of information he’d just gone over, whether at the end or even in a new chapter, and there were some errors of a typographical sense that could be fixed. All in all, an enjoyable and not dry bit of work with which to sit.
January 18, 2023
A concise yet complete overview of the much maligned king
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I felt the author, while a Ricardian himself, maintained an unbiased view of the evidence throughout.
The information was laid out clearly, and the repetition throughout of important dates and key figures in the plots, battles, treasons and relationships helped to recap and solidify the information.
I appreciated the sensitive, yet reasonable and logical way Lewis assessed and evaluated the available evidence, neither accusing Richard of being evil, nor venerating him as a saint.
It is quite a breif and digestable book, making it an easy read, and though packed full of information, I never felt overwhelmed or disengaged, part of this is attested to the author's writing, and the use of extra sections at the end of chapters, with interesting facts.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I felt the author, while a Ricardian himself, maintained an unbiased view of the evidence throughout.
The information was laid out clearly, and the repetition throughout of important dates and key figures in the plots, battles, treasons and relationships helped to recap and solidify the information.
I appreciated the sensitive, yet reasonable and logical way Lewis assessed and evaluated the available evidence, neither accusing Richard of being evil, nor venerating him as a saint.
It is quite a breif and digestable book, making it an easy read, and though packed full of information, I never felt overwhelmed or disengaged, part of this is attested to the author's writing, and the use of extra sections at the end of chapters, with interesting facts.
May 6, 2024
I have had a long time interest in Richard III and tend toward the more favorable view. This book focuses on some of the key questions about Richard, rather than a historical chronology. Whilst the examination of each question/myth-buster was necessarily short, it covered the material well enough for readers both new to the topic and those who have studied it. I liked the "Little Known Facts" addition at the end of each. I would have liked a more comprehensive discussion of the various sources used to place them in proper context. Overall, I enjoyed this short book.
October 8, 2019
Despite being an avid lover of Medieval British History, I never knew all that much about Richard III. Thanks to Matthew Lewis' book, I am very curious to know more. I really enjoyed this book. The details about all the myths and legends surrounding this villainized king are laid out in comprehensive, easy to understand stories, and even a dunce like me could keep up.
I very highly recommend this book to any history lover, and I am eager to read more from this author.
I very highly recommend this book to any history lover, and I am eager to read more from this author.
January 19, 2023
Matthew Lewis clearly lays out the most well-known charges levelled against this short-lived king, weighing up the evidence of Richard's probable guilt or innocence in each instance. Where evidence is lacking or ambiguous, it is left to readers to decided for themselves. Written with clarity and a touch of humour, this is an absorbing read and a reminder of the human being behind Shakespeare's greatest villain.
September 4, 2020
Lewis works hard to be as scrupulously fair as possible in this biography of Richard III, examining all the still hot bottom issues surrounding him from all angles and presenting various facts and theories to try and get past various propaganda to as close as possible the real man. Excellent and solid biography of this controversial king, addressing the issues head on.
February 22, 2022
Enjoyable and relatively quick ready on some of the facts and fictions around Richard III. This would make a good introduction for anyone looking to learn more about Richard III for the first time and even as someone who has read a few books from different perspectives on Richard III I still liked this book as it have a summary of as lot of the points I had already read.
September 27, 2020
A fascinating read separating fact from fiction
December 19, 2022
Informative
A bit dry and over examined. Not as well organized as would like,
but I got point. Thank you, author
A bit dry and over examined. Not as well organized as would like,
but I got point. Thank you, author
May 23, 2023
I thought this book was great. If you are new to Richard III and want to know more about him, this book will answer a lot of questions in a concise manner. If you already are a Ricardian, it is an interesting read and a handy reference to the facts. Highly recommend.
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