... system. Gave money to poor students, and started the bailing system. As for any king would indeed, Richard trampled over personal tragedy. But overall, he was not an evil ruler. The fictional images of Richard being a villain was actually both the combined efforts of Sir Thomas More' s History of Richard III and of Shakespeare's Tragedy of King Richard III. The portrayal of his characteristics was heighthen and rewritten so that Henry Tudor would become the savor of England from disorder since his reign ... end/Shame serves thy life and doth thy death attend- (Duchess of York, 4.4. 194-...

• Word Count: 1092
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... the house of Countess of Ulster. Afterward, he took his place in the army under the command of Prince Lionel, third son of King Edward III. While fighting the French, Chaucer was captured in Rethel and ransomed for 16 pounds. After the war ended in 1360 with the Treaty of Bretigny, Chaucer returned to England where he became the page for King Edward III. Chaucer married Philippa Roet, daughter of ... the King. Later, he was appointed Controller of the Customs for hides, skins, and wools in the port of London. For his services, the King rewards him by granting him a pitcher of wine per day...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School