This comprehensive history of the life and reign of Richard III sheds new light on one of the most controversial figures in English history. Drawing on original documents and first-hand accounts, James Gairdner provides a detailed and compelling portrait of the last Plantagenet king, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent political and social landscape of 15th-century England.

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 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.

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.