Richard the Third

Viac o knihe

The narrative centers on Richard III, the last king of the House of York and the Plantagenet dynasty, whose reign lasted from 1483 until his death in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth Field. This battle signified the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses and the Middle Ages in England. The play by William Shakespeare explores the complex character and tumultuous reign of Richard, highlighting themes of ambition, power, and betrayal.