Lewis, Matthew
Richard, Duke of York
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445672038
- author:
- Lewis, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The story of Richard, 3rd Duke of York, is often overshadowed by his more famous sons. However, this biography sheds new light on the life of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping English history. Matthew Lewis reveals a complex individual with unparalleled power and responsibilities, challenging the common perception of him as a driven but ultimately doomed figure. Born into a family marked by tragedy, Richard's early life was shaped by his father's treachery. He inherited a dukedom at just four years old and became one of the wealthiest men in England by the age of thirteen. Despite this success, he rebelled against his king, sparking the Wars of the Roses. Lewis explores the tensions between ambition and duty that defined Richard's life. Through meticulous research, Lewis brings to light a previously obscured figure, revealing a nuanced portrait of a man who pushed the boundaries of power and responsibility in medieval England.
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