... wicked tyrant, an unscrupulous murderer, a deformed hunchback. Just some of the reputations and images that have been associated with this notorious king ever since his death on the fields of Bosworth. The one thing that is clear is that Richard III is the most controversial of all kings and this controversy may go some way ... wrong, was indefensible. Even so, the motives for Richard's actions in June 1983 though are still a matter of controversy, and until more evidence comes to light, no one will know why exactly Richard usurped the throne. Was it satisfy his own ambitions, or did he c...

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