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  • The Self-Made King
  • Written by: Michael Hicks
  • Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
  • Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins
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The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch - the most infamous king in British history

The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth.

Hicks explores how Richard - villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes - applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown.
©2019 Michael Hicks (P)2019 Tantor
Historical Military & War Biographies & Memoirs Medieval Great Britain
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Terrible narrator

This narrator does not know how to pronounce the names of people, places or festivals - such as Michaelmas. A constant irritant. Plus his delivery is so monotonous and staccato, I couldn’t finish the book. A waste of a credit.

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