Richard III: England's Black Legend
1986; Society for History Education; Volume: 19; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/493397
ISSN1945-2292
AutoresScott L. Waugh, Desmond Seward,
Tópico(s)South Asian Cinema and Culture
ResumoThis text argues that traditional view of Richard III is very near truth - Shakespeare's Richard is closer to reality than image of a betrayed hero favoured by his modern defenders. The author believes king to have been the most terrifying man ever to occupy English throne, not excepting his great nephew Henry VIII. His short life was filled with intrigue and slaughter, and he was only king of England - other than Harold - to be defeated and killed in battle. In author's opinion, Richard undoubtedly murdered his nephews, almost certainly his cousin Henry VI and, just possibly, Henry's son as well.
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