King Richard III: Despotic Villain Or Tragic Hero?

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One of the most maligned monarchs in English history; Richard III has been depicted for centuries as a wicked and villainous character. As the Wars of the Roses led in 1471 to the collapse of the Lancastrian cause, Edward IV of York secured the crown. However his sudden death in 1483, followed closely by the mysterious disappearance of his two sons and successors to the throne resulted in the ascension of Richard III and intense suspicion surrounding the circumstances of his path to the throne. Find out about the rise and fall of King Richard III and how the Wars of the Roses came to a dramatic end at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u Subscribe to Real Royalty: http://bit.ly/3tofGQL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealRoyaltyDocs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realroyaltydocs Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]