richard iii, 1483-1485

"In 1483, Edward V (age twelve) and his brother Richard, Duke of York (age nine), disappeared from the Tower of London. History has judged they were murdered on the orders of Richard III. This new book reveals the truth behind the greatest unsolved mystery in English history" --.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Richard III" with notes, along with an overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater; sources from which Shakespeare derived the play; critical essays; a stage and screen history of the play; and recommended readings.

In fifteenth-century England, commoner Nell and her best friend since infancy, Prince Ned, the future king, try to escape after being wrongfully imprisoned in the Tower of London. Includes historical notes and timeline.

Although widowed in her early teens, Margaret Beaufort, the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III, and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England.

Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Alex suddenly find themselves in 1483 at the Tower of London, where they discover that Chip and Alex are Prince Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, imprisoned by their uncle, King Richard III, but trying to repair history without knowing what is supposed to happen proves challenging. Author's note includes historical facts about the princes and king.

Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Alex find themselves in 1483 at the Tower of London, and discover that Chip and Alex are Prince Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, imprisoned by Richard III; but trying to repair history without knowing what is supposed to happen proves challenging.

Presents Shakespeare's historical drama about the machinations of King Richard III in his relentless quest for power.

Membership in the Richard III Society is huge and the interest in Britain's last Plantagenet King is at an all-time high after the discovery of his bones under a parking lot in Leicester, England in 2010. Thanks to Shakespeare, his reputation was dark and he has been accused of the murder of the princes in the tower. This book dispassionately examines the legend as well as the man to uncover his life and possibly alter his reputation. His death at the Battle of Bosworth signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the medieval period in England.

Elizabeth Woodville, a beautiful and ambitious woman, catches the eye of a newly crowned boy king, secretly marries him, and ascends to royalty while fighting for her family's success.