The Three Richards: Richard I, Richard II and Richard III

Synopsis

"Three King Richards ruled England in the Middle Ages. All had memorable reigns. Richard I was a crusading hero; Richard II was an authoritarian aesthete who was deposed and murdered; Richard III was the most famous villain in English history, locking his nephews in a tower to secure his reign. This highly readable joint biography shows how much the three kings had in common.. All were younger sons, not expected to come to the throne; all failed to produce an heir, leaving instability on their deaths; all were cultured and pious; and all died violently. For centuries, these three kings have attracted accusations but also fascination, being immortalized in theater, movies, myths, and books. In Three Richards, Nigel Saul shows why." [Amazon]

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Released

2006

Location

British Isles

Setting

Richard I (r. 1189-1199); Richard II (r. 1377-1399); Richard III (r. 1483-1485);