The History of King Richard the Third

""The History of King Richard the Third"" is a historical account written by Sir Thomas More, an English lawyer and statesman, in the 16th century. The book chronicles the reign of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485. More's account of Richard III is largely negative, portraying him as a ruthless and power-hungry monarch who was responsible for the deaths of his two young nephews in the Tower of London. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudor dynasty. More's work is considered an important primary source for the study of English history and has been the subject of much debate and controversy among historians for centuries.For Richarde the Duke of Gloucester, by nature theyr Uncle, by office theire protectoure, to theire father beholden, to them selfe by othe and allegyaunce bownden, al the bandes broken that binden manne and manne together, withoute anye respecte of Godde or the worlde, unnaturallye contriued to bereue them, not onelye their dignitie, but also their liues. But forasmuche as this Dukes demeanoure ministreth in effecte all the whole matter whereof this booke shall entreate, it is therefore conueniente, sommewhat to shewe you ere we farther goe, what maner of manne this was, that could fynde in his hearte, so muche mischiefe to conceiue.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.