The World of Richard III by Kristie Dean

[gilda_elise]

Richard III remains one of the most controversial rulers in history. Whether he was guilty of murdering his nephews or not is a mystery that perhaps will never be solved. Even the location of the battlefield, where, on 22 August 1485, Richard was struck down, has been a matter of debate. This book leads you on a journey through the landscape of Richard's time. Following Richard's trail, we visit resplendent castles, towering cathedrals, manor homes, and chapels associated with Richard. The Middle Ages come alive again as you visit Tewkesbury Abbey, where Richard helped his brother secure his throne. Witness the stunning vista of Wensleydale as you visit Middleham Castle, Richard's adopted childhood home. Each location is brought to life through engaging narrative, and an extensive collection of photographs, floor plans, and images.

A great book for the newly initiated into the Richard III persuasion. Probably every place that we know that Richard visited is covered. Some no longer stand, have been so reconstructed that anything Medieval has disappeared, or aren’t in England. Many, though, still stand, even if not as complete as they were in Richard’s time.

While placed chronologically, the locations are also grouped by area, making it easier to plan a visit. I’ve seen many of these places, but I still managed to pick up about a half dozen new places to add to my next visit’s itinerary.



Mount TBR 2016 Book Links

Links are to more information regarding each book or author, not to the review.

1. Alexander's Lovers
2. The Border
3. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
4. Green Darkness
5. The Return of the Wolf to Yellowstone
6. Rise to Rebellion
7. Return to Sodom and Gomorrah
8. Through a Glass Darkly
9. Lisey's Story
10. The Man He Became
11. The Handmaid's Tale
12. The Great Warming
13. Sacrament
14. The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country
15. The Front Runner
16. The King's Grave: The Discovery of Richard III’s Lost Burial Place and the Clues It Holds
17. Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire
18. Under an English Heaven
19. A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There
20. Washington Square
21. The Passing Bells
22. The Touch
23. Changeling
24. The Select
25. Cradle of Saturn
26. Killing Time
27. Israel and the Nations: The History of Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple
28. Oryx and Crake
29. The Cassandra Project
30. Billions and Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium
31. The Captain's Witch
32. Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
33. Treason
34. The Scarf
35. The Sentinel
36. The World of Richard III

Comments

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

That sounds good - and I suspect that praise from someone who enjoys Richard III the way you do, is praise indeed! I've always meant to find out more about him, maybe this is the book to start with!

PS - glad to hear you're planning the next trip already! *g*

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

This is very much a good book to start your journey...in more ways than one. *g* Not only does it tell you about all the places that were part of his life, how to get there, and the hours and days it's open, but it also gives you a good background story as to why these places were part of his life: what went on there, his approximate age when he was there, and a brief history of the place.