Richard III (English Monarchs Series) [Paperback]

Charles Ross (Author)

Book Description

Series: English Monarchs Series | Publication Date: February 6, 1984

Examines how Richard came to power in fifteenth-century Britain and attempts to reconcile his ruthless political actions with his beneficent rule.

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“A fascinating study on a perennially fascinating topic...the base against which will be measured any future research.” — Times Higher Education Supplement

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About the Author

Charles Ross was Professor of Medieval History at the University of Bristol until his death in 1986. His previous books include the biography Edward IV in the English Monarchs series.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press (February 6, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520050754
• ISBN-13: 978-0520050754
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,337,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scholars take note, but Ricardians beware, October 10, 2001

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"julymorning" (Chapel Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richard III (English Monarchs Series) (Paperback)

Charles Ross, one of the most respected historians of later medieval Britain, has produced a fairly standard biography of Richard III that, though more than adequate for scholars doing research, does not compare to his work on Edward IV in the Yale English Monarchs series. Ross is known to be a "traditionalist"--that is, one who views Richard III's guilt in the disappearance of the princes in the Tower as more than probable. This annoys many who sympathize with Richard III (see some of the other reviews). However, far from attempting to prove his contention, he simply states why he believes the scenario is a likely one. Anyone truly interested in the comparative study of Richard III's reputation should contrast this book with the 1956 biography by Paul Murray Kendall.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Straight Forward Book, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Richard III (English Monarchs Series) (Paperback)

This book on King Richard III, last of the Plantagenet kings by Ross, as many feel is well balanced. There is no return to the sinister Richard of Shakespeare, but he is not painted as a saint either. It shows his triumps and mistakes clearly and why the times ultimately undid his kingship whether it was fair or not. It seems that he certainly forged his own destiny by the actions he took. I was amazed at the detail in this book, not expecting quite so much, but it is good if you want to understand something intricately which is how it should be if you are reading a biography. This book was easy to understand and unbiased, giving the reader an excellent understanding of a fascinating historical figure.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This stands tall in a very full field, November 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Richard III (English Monarchs Series) (Paperback)

Ross's interpretation on Richard is one of the best sources available for a survey of the man and his age and circumstances-not overly sympathetic, nor vicious. Appendices are also very useful. Readable and well-organized. A great book!