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Brilliantly manipulative and entirely amoral, the hero-villain Richard is one of Shakespeare's greatest roles. The Yorkists have emerged victorious from the civil wars and Edward IV wears the English crown. But Edward's misshapen brother Richard harbors kingly ambitions and will stop at nothing to achieve the throne. In a fatal battle on Bosworth Field, Richard meets the ghosts of all whom he has murdered and the Earl of Richmond, the future King Henry VII.

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Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591, depicting the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified as such.The play begins with Richard describing the accession to the throne of his brother, King Edward IV of England, eldest son of the late Richard, Duke of York.

The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth.

In Richard III, Shakespeare invites us on a moral holiday. The play draws us to identify with Richard and his fantasy of total control of self and domination of others. Not yet king at the start of the play, Richard presents himself as an enterprising villain as he successfully plans to dispose of his brother, Clarence. Richard achieves similar success in conquering the woman he chooses to marry. He carves a way to the throne through assassination and executions.

Join Jacob Abbott as he vividly recounts the treacherous ascent of Richard III to the English throne amid the fierce conflict between the Yorks and the Lancasters. Explore the dramatic events leading to his ultimate downfall on the historic Field of Bosworth. (Introduction by Cathy Barratt)

The last Plantagenet king remains one of England's most famous and controversial monarchs. There are few parallels in English history that can match the drama of Richard III's reign, witnessed in its full bloody intensity. A dedicated brother and loyal stalwart to the Yorkist dynasty for most of...

The sensitive and poetic Richard II is undoubtedly the rightful king of England, but he is unscrupulous and weak. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke returns from banishment and mounts a challenge to his authority, Richard's right to the throne proves of little help to him. Richard is forced to abdicate, but as his power is stripped away, he gains dignity and self-awareness, and he meets his death heroically.

Dive into the intricate world of political maneuvering and ambition with stories that explore the complex dynamics of power and authority. This podcast presents a collection of full-length audiobooks where themes of leadership, betrayal, and moral ambiguity are central. Each week, a new audiobook is featured, offering fresh perspectives and unique narratives from various time periods and literary styles. Whether you're fascinated by historical intrigue or captivated by the timeless struggle for control, this series provides a wealth of insight and entertainment. New books are added weekly, ...

La tragédie du roi Richard II. Mise en scène de Jean Vilar, réalisation Jean Deschamps, enregistrement réalisé en 1955 au TNP, prise de son André Charlin.

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Richard III, Teil 5 der Shakespeare-Brasch-Edition, ist eines der frühesten historischen Stücke des großen Dramatikers und zugleich eines der blutigsten. Der hässliche und missgebildete Richard, Herzog von Gloster, kennt nur ein Ziel: er will die Krone Englands. Hinterhältig bringt er seine Brüder um, heiratet eine der Witwen, lässt seine kleinen Neffen und jeden anderen Konkurrenten ermorden.

Richard III completes the cycle of plays covering the Wars of the Roses. It’s the story of Richard, duke of Gloucester’s villainous plan to take the throne. It is a tale of jealousy, manipulation and deceit based on Sir Thomas More's unfinished - and largely untrue - History of King Richard III.... 

Richard, duke of Gloucester, schemes to inherit the throne by killing all who stand in his way - including his own brother and the two young sons of King Edward IV.

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Jacob Abbott chronicles the unspeakably treacherous rise of Richard III to the throne of England in the midst of the war between the Yorks and the Lancasters and his ultimate fall on the Field of Bosworth. (Introduction by Cathy Barratt)

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