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Richard III: Loyalty Binds Me Kindle Edition

by Matthew Lewis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 210 ratings
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King Richard III remains one of the most controversial figures in British history. Matthew Lewis’s new biography aims to become a definitive account by exploring what is known of his childhood and the impacts it had on his personality and view of the world. He would be cast into insecurity and exile only to become a royal prince before his tenth birthday.

As Richard spends his teenage years under the watchful gaze of his older brother, Edward IV, he is eventually placed in the household of their cousin, the Earl of Warwick, remembered as the Kingmaker; but as the relationship between a king and his most influential magnate breaks down, Richard is compelled to make a choice when the House of York fractures. After another period in exile, Richard returns to become the most powerful nobleman in England. The work he involves himself in during the years that follow demonstrates a drive and commitment but also a dangerous naïveté.

When crisis hits in 1483, it is to Richard that his older brother turns on his death bed. The events of 1483 remain contentious and hotly debated, but by understanding the Richard who began that year, it will become clearer what drove some of his actions and decisions. Returning to primary sources and considering the evidence available, this new life undoes the myths and presents a real man living in tumultuous times.
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Matthew Lewis is an author and historian with particular interest in the medieval period. His books include Richard, Duke of York and The Survival of the Princes in the Tower. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HH71V6Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amberley Publishing (September 18, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6206 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 567 pages
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Matthew Lewis was born and grew up in the West Midlands. Having obtained a law degree, he currently lives in the beautiful Shropshire countryside with his wife and children. History and writing have always been a passion of Matthew's, with particular interest in the Wars of the Roses period. His first novel, Loyalty, was born of the joining of those passions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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On arrival and after opening the shipping container, I noticed the book cover was warped. I have tried stacking books and applying weight to the cover in an attempt to flatten the book cover, without success. I hate to add this book to my library this way, especially since it is newly published. I am waiting to see if others have the same problem.
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Trine
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Richard III bio to date.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018
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Very interesting biography describing a full life, not just concentrating on the last part of his life like most. Although written from a “Ricardian” perspective it seems balanced and very well researched.
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Larry Schenck
5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced and fair assessment of Richard III.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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The author presented very reasonable facts and sources surrounding Richard III and his times. I found it interesting how the "fake news" of his era did so much to distort the actual events and negatively influence the actual documented evidence of Richard's policies and decisions. I found this book so captivating that it was rather difficult to put down. It is true that perhaps Richard III was no angel, but I am convinced that he was not the monster that Shakespeare and others portrayed him to be.
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L. Plantagenent
5.0 out of 5 stars Matthew Lewis is a very balanced and fair writer.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019
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Love Matthew Lewis. He's a Ricardian like me, but isn't one sided for the house of York. He's fair and people who are Tudor lovers like him for that reason also. I would recommend any of his books to Ricardians, Tudorites, and/or anyone who wants to learn more about KRIII and his life.
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Eileen Kontrovitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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This is one of the best books I've ever read. Matthew Lewis gives an exhaustive history based on excellent research. Richard III emerges as a complex, and amazing person, ahead of his time in fair treatment of the common people. Shakespeare, especially, has tarnished Richard’s reputation, but Mr. Lewis has, in one stroke, given King Richard III back his dignity. If you love English history you must read this book.
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DoodleBug75
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Biography of Richard III
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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This is a wonderfully written biography. The author examines Richard's entire life, from birth to boyhood, teenage years to adulthood and death. I highly recommend this book not only for those interested in Richard III, but to anyone with an interest in the War of the Roses period.
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E M
5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed and informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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Very detailed. A historical biography. Not a romance novel. Just facts. Nice to have as a resource when reading other books on Richard iii.
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Linda Smallwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Richard the Great
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
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Loved this book. My daughter and I had a magical time visiting Richard 111 castle at Middleton. This was prior to the discovery of his bones being found in the parking lot. Matthew Lewis sets the historians straight. Richard gets so much bad publicity due to negative Tudor propaganda. He, instead of being an evil king, was potentially one of the greatest kings throughout history. Thank you, Matthew!
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Jim AZ
3.0 out of 5 stars Book Binding Warped
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
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On arrival and after opening the shipping container, I noticed the book cover was warped. I have tried stacking books and applying weight to the cover in an attempt to flatten the book cover, without success. I hate to add this book to my library this way, especially since it is newly published. I am waiting to see if others have the same problem.
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Jim AZ
3.0 out of 5 stars Book Binding Warped
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
On arrival and after opening the shipping container, I noticed the book cover was warped. I have tried stacking books and applying weight to the cover in an attempt to flatten the book cover, without success. I hate to add this book to my library this way, especially since it is newly published. I am waiting to see if others have the same problem.
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Mrs. Kw
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2024
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Matthew Lewis is one of the best historians and his books are so easy to read while teaching you all the facts in a clear way. The research in his books is awesome with all the sources listed. If you are going to read any book on R3 you have to read this one.
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Ana
4.0 out of 5 stars Una biografía muy completa
Reviewed in Mexico on May 26, 2021
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Es un libro muy detallado y bien investigado sobre la vida de Ricardo III, tiene información reciente bien expresada y cuenta detalles de su vida que te permiten conocer la guerra de las dos rosas con detalles.
Mi única queja es con la editorial y la letra tan pequeña, en cuanto al libro como tal algunos puntos pudieron estar mejor explicados.
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Enchanted
3.0 out of 5 stars Very small print.
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2020
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Very small print for seniors in a BIG book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Australia on March 29, 2023
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Great read
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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Readable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed Matthew Lewis's "Richard III". It was thoroughly researched and referenced and also very readable. Despite Matthew being an acknowledged Ricardian this is no whitewash of his subject, and presents both his strengths and weaknesses, the latter contributing to his early death. Richard is still remembered fondly in the North, where he brought good lordship and justice to an area whose people at the time were regarded by some as scarcely human, never mind deserving of good government, and it was these principles he aimed to apply to England as a whole. The problems lay in Richard's political naivity, misplaced trust and failure to compromise his beliefs and widen his support base in order to secure his kingdom, before proceeding with his chosen reform programme. He was also unlucky; unlucky in the early deaths of both his brother king, and his wife and son, the latter giving plent of scope to malicious commentators who wished to undermine him. At least his eg reforms to the bail system survived him.
The main argument in favour of Richard's killing of his nephews in the Tower, aside from the More and Shakespeare accounts that for some reason are still not treated as the fiction they are, is that it was the obvious action to take to secure his position as king, but Richard's character in many respects differs from that of his late medieval peers. The jury is still out.
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