Richard III Makers of History

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Richard III Makers of History

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~5 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

Makers of History

0:01

Richard III. - By JACOB ABBOTT

0:27

PREFACE.

1:01

ENGRAVINGS.

1:32

KING RICHARD III. - Chapter I. - Richard's Mother.

17:25

Chapter II. - Richard's Father.

22:59

Chapter III. - The Childhood of Richard III.

10:16

Chapter IV. - Accession of Edward IV., Richard's elder Brother.

25:13

Chapter V. - Warwick, the King-Maker.

30:57

Chapter VI. - The Downfall of York.

21:37

Description

This vivid portrait of England’s thirteenth‑century turmoil brings the life of Richard III into sharp focus. Beginning with the fierce rivalry between the York and Lancaster houses, the narrative traces the generations of conflict that scarred the kingdom, setting the stage for the young prince’s world. Through detailed scenes of battle, court intrigue, and the personal hardships endured by his noble‑minded mother, the book reveals how a legacy of ambition and bloodshed shaped the future king’s character.

As the story unfolds, listeners discover the complex web of lineage, loyalty, and betrayal that propelled Richard from a peripheral noble to a central figure in the struggle for the throne. The author’s careful blend of historical fact and evocative storytelling makes the early chapters a compelling entry point into the era’s political chessboard, inviting you to explore the forces that forged one of history’s most controversial monarchs.

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Richard III Makers of History Makers of History

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (328K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Apr 12, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

1803–1879

Best known for the hugely popular Rollo books, this 19th-century American writer helped shape early children's literature with stories that mixed adventure, everyday life, and gentle instruction. He also wrote biographies and histories for young readers, reaching a wide audience on both sides of the Atlantic.

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