Historic Doubts On The Life And Reign Of King Richard III (1768)

Historic Doubts On The Life And Reign Of King Richard III is a book written by Horace Walpole in 1768. The book is an exploration of the historical accounts of King Richard III of England, who reigned from 1483 to 1485. Walpole's work challenges the traditional view of Richard III as a ruthless and power-hungry monarch, instead suggesting that the historical accounts of his life and reign may be biased or inaccurate. In the book, Walpole presents a series of hypothetical scenarios that question the veracity of the historical accounts of Richard III. He suggests that some of the key events of Richard's life, such as the murder of his nephews in the Tower of London, may have been exaggerated or even fabricated by his political enemies. Walpole also explores the possibility that Richard III was not the hunchbacked and physically deformed figure that he is often portrayed as in historical accounts.Historic Doubts On The Life And Reign Of King Richard III is considered a landmark work of historical revisionism and has had a significant impact on the study of medieval history. Walpole's work challenged the traditional view of Richard III and paved the way for a more nuanced understanding of his life and reign. The book remains an important contribution to the field of historical scholarship and a fascinating exploration of one of England's most controversial monarchs.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.