Richard III (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford)

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The play depicts the Machiavellian ascent of King Richard III, starting with his brother Edward IV's rise to power. Through cunning and ruthless tactics, Richard eliminates obstacles to seize the throne, ruling for a mere two years before his defeat at Bosworth Field. Shakespeare's portrayal showcases Richard as an amoral anti-hero, offering a complex character through his engaging soliloquies. This edition features premium acid-free paper, along with a preface and annotations by Henry N. Hudson and an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.