Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The King Nobody Wanted

The King Nobody Wanted

Langford, Norman F.
Lear, John

Hardcover

General Fiction

ISBN10: 1104847868
ISBN13: 9781104847869
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 23 2009
Pages: 198
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King Nobody Wanted is a historical fiction book written by Norman F. Langford. The story is set in the late 15th century and revolves around the life of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. The book tells the tale of Richard III's rise to power, his reign, and his eventual downfall.The story begins with Richard III as a young boy, growing up in a world of political intrigue and power struggles. Despite his royal bloodline, Richard is often overlooked and underestimated by those around him. However, through his intelligence, determination, and cunning, he manages to climb the ranks and eventually become king.As king, Richard faces numerous challenges, including opposition from his own family members, rebellions, and threats from foreign powers. He is also haunted by the rumors and accusations surrounding the disappearance of his nephews, the princes in the Tower.Despite his efforts to rule justly and fairly, Richard's reign is short-lived. He is defeated in battle by Henry Tudor, who becomes King Henry VII. Richard is killed in battle, and his legacy is forever tarnished by the accusations of murder and tyranny.The King Nobody Wanted is a gripping and thought-provoking tale of power, ambition, and the consequences of one's actions. It offers a unique perspective on one of England's most controversial kings and sheds light on the complex political and social landscape of the late medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

9 different editions

Also available

Also in

General Fiction

View All