Shakespeare's skillful manipulation of events and people makes Richard
III a chilling incarnation of the lure of evil and the temptation of
power.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,
clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon
markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any
book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert,
and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.
Richard, Duke of Gloucester - the bitter, deformed brother of the King -
is secretly plotting to seize the throne of England. Charming and
duplicitous, powerfully eloquent and viciously cruel, he is prepared to
go to any lengths to achieve his goal.