Richard III and the Murder in the Tower

Hancock, Peter A

ISBN 10: 0752457977 / ISBN 13: 9780752457970

Edité par The History Press, 2011

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Synopsis :

Since Tudor times Richard III has been painted as the "black legend," the murderous uncle--however, the truth is much more complicated and interesting Richard III is accused of murdering his nephews, the "Princes in the Tower," in order to usurp the throne of England, but this book tells a different story. Rather than looking at all the killings Richard III did not commit, this account focuses on the one judicial murder for which we know that he was responsible. On June 13, 1483, William, Lord Hastings was hustled from a meeting of the Royal Council and summarily executed on Tower Green within the confines of the Tower of London. This book sheds light on the mystery of this precipitate and unadvised action by the then Duke of Gloucester and reveals the key role of William Catesby in Richard's ascent to the throne of England. It explains his curious actions during that tumultuous summer of three kings and provides an explanation for the fate of the "Princes in the Tower." Presenting complex theories in an entertaining style, this book features more than 50 pages of appendices, including transcripts of real documents and letters, as well as notes.

À propos de l?auteur: Peter A. Hancock is a psychology professor at the University of Central Florida. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Richard III and the Murder in the Tower
Éditeur : The History Press
Date d'édition : 2011
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Very Good