Richard III, the Tudor Myth, and the Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism
Shakespeare’s Richard III famously immortalized the eponymous as a scoundrel and tyrant, thirsty for power and blood. Using economic data spanning centuries, Thomas Lambert questions the truth of this spurious reputation: Was Richard III indeed a murderous despot bent on absolute rule? Or a myth propagated by Tudor allies aiming to ingratiate themselves to the new dynasty? | more…