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""History of King Richard III"" is a seminal historical and literary work exploring the rise and fall of one of England's most controversial monarchs. Attributed to the esteemed scholar and statesman Sir Thomas More, this narrative provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the dawn of the Tudor era. The work delves into the complex political intrigue, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, and the climactic Battle of Bosworth Field. More's account is not merely a chronicle of events but a profound study of power, ambition, and the moral consequences of tyranny. This edition, edited by J. Rawson Lumby, preserves the linguistic richness of the period while offering a clear window into the historiography of the 15th and 16th centuries. It remains a foundational text for students of British history, literature, and political science, blending dramatic narrative with historical commentary. ""History of King Richard III"" has significantly shaped the popular and literary perception of the monarch for centuries and stands as a masterpiece of early English prose, offering timeless insights into the nature of leadership and the construction of historical narrative. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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