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 the British author and politician Horace Walpole in 1768. The book is a satirical and skeptical examination of the historical accounts of the life and reign of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485. Walpole argues that the traditional portrayal of Richard III as a villainous and tyrannical ruler is based on biased and unreliable sources, and that there are many inconsistencies and contradictions in the historical record that cast doubt on this view.Throughout the book, Walpole uses a variety of rhetorical strategies to challenge the conventional wisdom about Richard III. He questions the accuracy of the sources that portray Richard as a murderer and usurper, and suggests that many of the stories about his reign were invented or exaggerated by his enemies. He also points out that Richard had many supporters who admired him for his piety, generosity, and military prowess, and that his reputation as a villain was largely the result of Tudor propaganda.Despite its satirical tone, Historic Doubts On The Life And Reign Of King Richard III is an important work of historiography that helped to spark a renewed interest in the study of medieval history. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of English history, as well as anyone interested in the ways in which historical narratives are constructed and contested.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.