The Life And Death Of King Richard III

The Life And Death Of King Richard III: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned English playwright, William Shakespeare, in 1592. The play tells the story of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 to 1485. The play is a dramatization of the historical events that led to Richard's rise to power, his reign, and his eventual downfall.The play begins with Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plotting to overthrow his brother, King Edward IV, and seize the throne for himself. Richard is portrayed as a ruthless and power-hungry character who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He manipulates and murders his way to the top, eliminating anyone who stands in his way.As Richard's reign progresses, he becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, and his grip on power begins to slip. His enemies begin to conspire against him, and his own allies turn against him. In the final act of the play, Richard is defeated in battle and killed.The play is a powerful exploration of the nature of power, ambition, and corruption. It is also a vivid portrayal of the turbulent political and social climate of 15th century England. The play has been widely studied and performed over the centuries and is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works.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.