Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of the Life and Reign of Richard the Third"" is a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. Written by James Gairdner, a renowned historian, this book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social context of Richard's rule, and sheds light on the controversies surrounding his reign. In addition to providing an insightful account of Richard's life and reign, the book also includes the story of Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne who claimed to be one of the lost princes in the Tower of London. Gairdner draws on original documents to offer an in-depth look at Warbeck's rebellion and its impact on English politics.Overall, ""The History of the Life and Reign of Richard the Third"" is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most controversial periods of English monarchy.1878. Gairdner writes in the Preface that: ...I must record my impression that a minute study of the facts of Richard's life has tended more and more to convince me of the general fidelity of the portrait with which we have been made familiar by Shakespeare and Sir Thomas More. Contents: Richard's Career as Duke of Gloucester until the Death of Edward IV; Acts of Richard as Protector; Termination of the Protectorship; Murder of the Princes and Rebellion of the Duke of Buckingham; Richard's Government, his Parliament and his relations with Foreign Powers; Invasion of Richmond: -Defeat and Death of Richard; and The Story of Perkin Warbeck.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
