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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Richard III
Book • 1597
The play, part of Shakespeare's 'first tetralogy,' depicts Richard's ruthless ambition and his use of deception, manipulation, and violence to become King Richard III. After the death of his brother, King Edward IV, Richard orchestrates the deaths of his nephews, court noblemen, and other opposition to secure the throne.
His reign is marked by terror and eventually leads to his downfall when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, challenges his claim and defeats him at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richmond then becomes King Henry VII, ending the Wars of the Roses and starting the Tudor dynasty.
His reign is marked by terror and eventually leads to his downfall when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, challenges his claim and defeats him at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richmond then becomes King Henry VII, ending the Wars of the Roses and starting the Tudor dynasty.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
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Tom Holland and 
Dominic Sandbrook while discussing the historical context of Shakespeare's Richard III.
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook while discussing the historical context of Shakespeare's Richard III.
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Mentioned as a source of wisdom on leadership, both good and bad.
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Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.
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Mentioned for his portrayal of Richard III, which is considered Tudor propaganda.
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Mentioned by Kenneth Kukier as a source of wisdom on leadership, highlighting both good and bad examples from his plays.
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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in relation to the limitations of evildoers without ideology.
142. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Existentialism)
Mentioned as the playwright whose works were considered for adaptation by Orson Welles, including "King Lear", "Richard III", "The Merchant of Venice", "Measure for Measure", and "Julius Caesar"
The Cinema of Orson Welles by Peter Bogdanovich ~ Full Audiobook
Mentioned by Tom Holland as a great biography of Richard III, considered definitive for many Ricardians.
Tom Holland as a great biography of Richard III, considered definitive for many Ricardians.
139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2
Mentioned by Philippa Langley as the author of a book that sparked her interest in King Richard III.
197. Finding King Richard III with Philippa Langley (Part 1)
