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Richard the Third Paperback – January 23, 2013

by Paul Murray Kendall (Author)

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"The best biography of Richard III that has been written."―A. L. Rowse, Chicago Tribune

Paul Murray Kendall's masterful account of the life of England's King Richard III has remained the standard biography of this controversial figure. 4 b/w illustrations.

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Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; First Thus edition (April 17, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393007855
ISBN-13: 978-0393007855
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.6 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #291 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Royalty
- #297 in Books > History > Europe > Great Britain > England
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164 of 167 people found the following review helpful

Kendall's "Richard III"

By Meredith Whitford on January 24, 2000

Format: Paperback

I have read every biography and reference source about Richard III, and Kendall's biography still stands as the best introduction to a study of this monarch and his times, and to the controversy which still, despite all the recent scholarship, surrounds him. Kendall is often criticised for his romanticised approach to his subject and for his slightly purple prose, but his book is intensely readable, clear, and scholarly. Later research ahs produced evidence which outdates some of Kendall's points, but his overview of the era and characters continues to be the best. If you're new to the period/subject, or want to get someone else interested, kendall's "Richard III" is the best starting point. I find it an invaluable research tool. Kendall's "The Yorkist Age" is also the best book I have ever found for an understanding of the era. Sources like the Richard III Society website will guide any interested reader to many other reputable sources, but Kendall stands out as the place to start. (And, unlike many writers who claim to be historians, Kendall uses historical sources, not prejudices and second-hand information.) Highly recommended.

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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful

The man and the statesman

By IVAN JIMENEZ CORREAL on November 13, 2005

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This book is one of the few that succeeds in revising the historical profile of king Richard by giving him the place he deserves. For centuries Tudor historians, particularly More and Vergil (using all the heavy artillery of political propaganda on behalf of their masters the Tudor kings) had drawn a caricature of king Richard, making him a monster, the incarnation of evil, not to speak of Shakespeare's play, as brilliant as false. This book proves that king Richard was a wise ruler, an excellent warrior (he decisively contributes to the final Yorkist victory over the Lancastrians in the battles of Barnet and Tewksbury in 1471), loyal to his brother king Edward IV, tender to his wife, loved by the people (specially by Northerners, by the people of York, where he was almost adored, while Henry VII and Henry VIII, the first Tudor kings, were much hated, which explains the constant rebellions of Yorkshire under Tudor rule) The tragedy of king Richard III has nothing to do with Shakespearean plot; it is very unlikely that he ordered the death of Edward IV's sons (the book provides an interesting appendix on the matter) and, of course, he had no body deformity. His tragedy was both personal and political: a man who saw the death of his beloved wife, son and brothers, a king who tried to rule for the people against the barons and paid a terrible price, the price of being betrayed at Bosworth field in 1485; a ruler who tried to take control of the political turmoil, hopelessly, as he found himself trapped in the turmoil, overwhelmed and finally swept away.Read more ›

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

Bloody brilliant...

By Anne on February 10, 2006

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It seems that you can find two camps comcerning Richard III - people who think that he was truly the deforemed monster portrayed by Shakespeare or those who think that he ought to be canonized. Paul Murray Kendall did an excellent job of rendering a portrait of King Richard III that does not revolve around the typical Tudor propoganda and at the same time doesn't clamour for sainthood to be bestowed upon him. Anyone who is looking for a relatively unbiased view of this misunderstood monarch should definitely look into this excellent source!

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69 of 79 people found the following review helpful

The standard Ricardian biography of Richard III

By A Customer on October 10, 2001

Format: Paperback

Paul Murray Kendall's work on Richard III is considered by most historians as the standard for Ricardian scholarship. By "Ricardian" I mean pro-Richard, as opposed to "traditionalist," which characterizes those historians, such as Charles Ross, who support the theory that Richard III murdered his nephews, the princes in the Tower. Kendall's treatment of Richard III, in contrast to Ross's, is more like a historical novel than a work of dry historical prose. For those interested in the story of Richard III's life without all the minutiae, Kendall's biography is the place to being. Anyone wishing to research more deeply the reign and policies of Richard III should consult the biography by Charles Ross. And those who like Kendall's work but desire a more literary treatment should read Sharon Kay Penman's novel about Richard III, entitled 'The Sunne in Splendour,' which is loosely based on Kendall's biography.

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful

`Loyaulte me lie'

By Jennifer Cameron-Smith TOP 1000 REVIEWER on January 18, 2008

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This is a very readable biography of Richard III. While more recent research may have overtaken some of Mr Kendall's conclusions it by no means diminishes his scholarship.

Richard III's life has been the subject of many works of historical fiction. Additionally, he appears in the works of Shakespeare, is dissected by Sir Thomas More and others writing during Tudor times. Variously lionized and demonized, he is considered by many to be either the tragic hero slain in battle at Bosworth Field or the murderer of the princes in the Tower of London.

To see Richard solely as either a villain or a victim is to ignore the realities of the period in which he lived and the circumstances whereby he came to the throne.

I recommend this biography to those who want to know more about the life and reign of Richard III or are seeking some historical background to some of the works of historical fiction in which he features.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

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once a poet but not always. Kendall almost is

Well written in early 20th century. If you are caught in the controversy of 15th century Richard III and Shakespeare's look at Richard, try it. It's long, but take a look. Read more

Published 3 months ago by potter

this is a wonderful book!

Came out in the 1970s...sterling research and still considered to be THE book on Richard III. Very readable. Mr. Read more

Published 5 months ago by barbara upton

Richard was no saint

...Except that we found Richard III's bones, and he DID have a body deformity. So, the author was wrong about that. What else could he have been wrong about?
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Published 6 months ago by charlotte's web

Five Stars

Great read

Published 8 months ago by Paul Isaacs

Four Stars

Just as described

Published 8 months ago by Bonnie Landino

Ricardians of the world unite!

If you're into the Plantagenets and/or Late Medieval history, you can't let this book go by without reading it. Kendall's a bit wordy, but he knew his stuff.

Published 8 months ago by Greg Torino

Five Stars

A well-written and more nuanced view.

Published 9 months ago by Miranda

Richard the Rehabilitated

This is one of the finest biographies I have ever read regardless of subject matter. Put all of your preconceived notions away and sit back and enjoy a biography that dispels all... Read more

Published 10 months ago by lilly

It doesn't get any better than this

Out of all the revisionist biographies of Richard III, this is considered to be the best… so much that I was almost afraid to read it. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Heather M

The most exact and true information I have found so far.

The best biography of King Richard III ever.

Published 10 months ago by violet alexander

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