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The two could not have met; Richard died eighty years before Shakespeare was born. Therefore Shakespeare could not have based his opinions on personal knowledge. The historians he relied upon had good reason to badmouth Richard, since they were all writing in the reign of his successor, who had an extremely dodgy claim to the throne. It was the politically correct thing to do during the reign of the Tudors to make Richard out as bad as possible, and that's what Shakespeare did.
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How is Richard from Shakespeare's Richard III a machiavellian leader?
Richard from Shakespeare's play Richard III is a Machiavellian leader because he pretends to be godly and moral but will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He pretends to be religious but he is acting like a devil.
When did shakespeare write Richard III?
1592-93
Why did shakespeare write Richard III?
It was his job. He wrote plays for a living.
Which play does the phrase 'My kingdom for a horse' come from?
A horse. a horse, my kingdom for a horse from Shakespeare:From Shakespeare's Richard III, 1594:CATESBY:Rescue, my Lord of Norfolk, rescue, rescue!The king enacts more wonders than a man,Daring an opposite to every danger:His horse is slain, and all on foot he fights,Seeking for Richmond in the throat of death.Rescue, fair lord, or else the day is lost!KING RICHARD III:A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!CATESBY:Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse.
What are the 7 kings Shakespeare wrote about?
The seven kings Shakespeare wrote about are: Richard II, Richard III, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Henry VIII, and King John. These are seven of the ten Histories that Shakespeare wrote.
How is Richard from Shakespeare's Richard III a machiavellian leader?
Richard from Shakespeare's play Richard III is a Machiavellian leader because he pretends to be godly and moral but will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He pretends to be religious but he is acting like a devil.
Who said a horse your kingdom for a horse?
HorseIsle Answer--> Richard III
What disability does Richard III have?
According to William Shakespeare, Richard III had a hump back.
How did Shakespeare know Richard III?
Since Shakespeare wasn't born until 1564 and Richard III died in 1485, they didn't actually "know" each other personally. Instead, one of Shakespeare's most well known plays is based on the life of Richard III.
When did shakespeare write Richard III?
1592-93
Who wrote King Richard III?
William Shakespeare
How many plays did William Shakespeare write with the word Richard in the title?
Two: Richard II and Richard III
Which king did William shakespeare call the hunchback or crouchback?
Richard III
What shakespeare play is about a hunch back king of England?
Richard III
Why did shakespeare write Richard III?
It was his job. He wrote plays for a living.
Who said A horse A horse My kingdom for a horse?
"A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" Shakespeare, King Richard III, Act V
'A horse a horse my kingdom for a horse.' What play is this from?
Shakespeare Richard III and by King Richard too
