Richard III and Henry VIII through the eyes of Shakespeare
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Investigation of the lives and deeds of two of the most depraved and possibly most enterprising kings of England. Alexandra Marinina, having studied the testimonies of William Shakespeare himself, answers the question of whose memory has been more "lucky" in human memory: the "child-killer" Richard III or the "wife-killer" Henry VIII?
The unsympathetic Richard, through bloody struggles, secured the throne for himself, was constantly engaged in war and state affairs, and perished in the quagmire of Bosworth at the age of 32. His great-nephew, the handsome Henry, was born a prince, raised by refined intellectuals, and never thought of ruling because he had an older brother. However, upon becoming king at 18, he indulged in debauchery, revelry, and quarrels with the church until the age of 55. "Ice and fire." What could these two individuals - the last knight of medieval England and the effete patron of the British Renaissance - have in common? It turns out, quite a lot...
In a new historical essay, Alexandra Marinina cleverly and engagingly dissects the works of the brilliant chronicler of that era - focusing on Shakespeare's famous tragedies "Richard III" and "Henry VIII."
Author:
Author:Marinina Alexandra
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Historical Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21x14x2.4 cm
Series:
Series:A. Marinina. More than History
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-187532-9
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