

This first biography of Richard, third duke of York, is a case study of the political opposition of a great lord to the regime of Henry VI. Focusing on the increasing isolation of a once loyal subject, the book includes the first evaluation of Richard's two effective periods...

This first biography of Richard, third Duke of York, examines the political opposition of a great lord to Henry VI's regime. The major interest of his career is shown to lie in the increasing isolation of a once loyal subject, culminating in his death in battle following an unsuccessful...