Memoirs Of King Richard The Third: And Some Of His Contemporaries (1902)

By John Heneage Jesse

Book Overview

Memoirs of King Richard the Third: And Some of His Contemporaries is a historical book written by John Heneage Jesse and published in 1902. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of King Richard III, one of the most controversial monarchs in English history. Jesse takes a unique approach by including the perspectives of some of Richard's contemporaries, such as the Duke of Buckingham and Sir Thomas More, to provide a more comprehensive view of the events that surrounded Richard's reign.The book covers Richard's rise to power, his brief reign as king, and his eventual defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Jesse also delves into the various controversies surrounding Richard's character, including the accusations of his involvement in the murder of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower.Throughout the book, Jesse provides a well-researched and detailed account of the political and social climate of England during Richard's reign. He also offers insights into the personalities and motivations of the key players involved in Richard's rise and fall.Overall, Memoirs of King Richard the Third: And Some of His Contemporaries is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in English history, particularly the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120004098
• ISBN13: 9781120004093
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"