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1. www.bookey.app › book › richard-the-third-by-paulRichard The Third Summary PDF | Paul Murray Kendall

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   The myth of Richard III as a villainous usurper shadows the true dimensions of his humanity and kingship. Ambition and loyalty, two powerful forces, constantly battled within Richard's heart. To understand Richard, one must explore not just the man, but the turbulent times in which he lived.

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   • Author: Paul Murray Kendall

2. www.jstor.org › stable › pdfRichard III--Usurper or Lawful King? - JSTOR

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   PAUL MURRAY KENDALL's recent biography of Richard III1 raises anew the ques- tion of whether or not that monarch was an usurper. Although Professor Kendall. does not dogmatically say that Richard was a lawful king, he makes an apparent attempt to justify his claim to succeed Edward IV.

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   May 26, 2024 · After Henry VII‘s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, the Tudor dynasty sought to legitimize its claim to the throne by portraying Richard as a villainous usurper. This narrative was further reinforced by works such as Sir Thomas More‘s "History of King Richard III," written in the early 16th century.

4. books.google.com › books › aboutRichard III - William Shakespeare - Google Books

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   In his skilful manipulation of events and people - coercing the king into eliminating the Duke of Clarence, next in line to the throne; imprisoning the King's sons, princes Edward and...

5. www.gutenberg.org › ebooks › 1103King Richard III by William Shakespeare | Project Gutenberg

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   Nov 1, 1997 · The opening of "King Richard III" establishes Richard as a compelling villain who feels alienated due to his physical deformity and is driven by ambition and envy.

   • Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
   • Note: The First Folio, 1623

   • Language: English
   • Title: King Richard III

6. www.history.co.uk › articles › richard-iii-hero-orRichard III: Hero or Villain? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

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   For over 500 years Richard’s name was dragged through the mud, thanks mostly to Shakespeare’s play Richard III. His portrayal in the play as a villainous, scheming and murderous hunchback set the tone for how history would remember him.

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   Was King Richard a villainous usurper?

   • During the Tudor period, Richard was portrayed as a villainous usurper, with works like More‘s "History of King Richard III" and Shakespeare‘s play cementing his negative image in the public consciousness.

   Unraveling the Controversy: Why Richard III Remains a Polarizing Figure

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   Why is Richard III considered a villain?

   • The apparent divisiveness of Richard and his actions led to a joint York-Lancastrian rebellion that saw the king toppled by Henry Tudor in late 1485. The longstanding traditional view of Richard III firmly places the monarch in the category of villain. Thomas More’s History of King Richard III heavily influenced Shakespeare’s depiction of Richard.

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   Was Richard a usurper?

   • His apparent seizure of the throne could also be disputed as the position was offered to him by Parliament and approved by them. Therefore, Richard was not a usurper because its very definition it is someone who seizes power; in this regard, power was offered to Richard.

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   Why was Richard III controversial?

   • Another significant factor contributing to Richard III‘s controversial reputation is the influence of Tudor propaganda. After Henry VII‘s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, the Tudor dynasty sought to legitimize its claim to the throne by portraying Richard as a villainous usurper.

   Unraveling the Controversy: Why Richard III Remains a Polarizing Figure

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   Did Sir Thomas More write the history of King Richard III?

   • This narrative was further reinforced by works such as Sir Thomas More‘s "History of King Richard III," written in the early 16th century. Although More‘s account has often been cited as evidence of Richard III‘s wrongdoings, it is crucial to recognize that More himself never intended for the work to be published.

   Unraveling the Controversy: Why Richard III Remains a Polarizing Figure

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   Was Richard III really as monstrous as Shakespeare made he out to be?

   • Thanks largely due to the Shakespearian portrayal, Richard has gone down in history as one of England’s most evil monarchs. So, was the real Richard III truly as monstrous as Shakespeare made him out to be? Well the short answer is no.

   Shakespeare’s Richard III - Myth or Reality

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8. www.shakespeare.org.uk › explore-shakespeare › blogsShakespeare’s Richard III - Myth or Reality

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   Was the real Richard III as villainous as Shakespeare made him out to be? ‘Child killer’, ‘murderer’, ‘usurper’ are all phrases you would associate with Shakespeare’s greatest villain - Richard III.