Description

The True Tragedy of Richard the Third is a historical play written by Thomas Legge in 1600. The play tells the story of Richard III, the King of England who ruled from 1483 to 1485. It depicts his rise to power, his ruthless tactics to maintain it, and his eventual downfall. This edition of the play, published in 1844, also includes the Latin play of Richardus Tertius, which was written by an unknown author in the 16th century. The Latin play is a shorter version of the story of Richard III, and it was likely performed by students at universities in England. The book provides a valuable insight into the historical context of Richard III's reign and the way in which he was portrayed in literature during the Tudor period. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Shakespearean history and the politics of medieval England.With An Introduction And Notes.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.