Richard III: Fact and Fiction By Matthew Lewis 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 …
Richard III by Matthew Lewis Another biography on Richard III I hear you say? Well I can tell you that this is not just any other book on Richard III! While books in the past have focused primarily on the last few years of Richard’s life, specifically during his Kingship and ultimate death, Matthew Lewis …
The Mythology of Richard III By John Ashdown-Hill John Ashdown-Hill’s book is not another account of Richard III’s rule, rather it is a new look at a man who is shrouded in mystery and myth. Ashdown-Hill’s book sets out to present the fables and myths that have built up around Richard III from the moment …
The Road to Bosworth The Battle of Bosworth has gone down in record as one of the most pivotal battles in English history. The aftermath of the battle changed the course of England and saw a new monarch and dynasty come to the throne. The 1st of August 1485 was to be the day that …
