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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Richard III

Book • 1597

William Shakespeare

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.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Carl Quintanilla

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

when discussing the documentary Now in the Wings on a World Stage.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

and

Dominic Sandbrook

while discussing the historical context of Shakespeare's Richard III.

131. Burgundy: Europe's forgotten superpower

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

when discussing McGonagall's admiration for Shakespeare.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of a shared line in two of Shakespeare's plays.

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Referenced by

Jocko Willink

, quoting lines from the play to illustrate the concept of a Machiavellian character.

161: Machiavellian Leadership: Myth VS Reality, with “The Prince”

Mentioned by Dr. Paul Edmondson, noting that Richard Burbage was the first actor to play Richard III.

William Shakespeare: life of the week

Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.

Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall

Mentioned by

Carl Quintanilla

in reference to

David Faber

's comment 'My kingdom for an NVIDIA black belt'.

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Mentioned by

Cecil Baldwin

in the context of Shakespearean acting class.

266 - The Return of Poetry Week

Mentioned by

Matt Lewis

when referring to Richard III's role in Clarence's death.

The Tower of London

Mentioned as a source of wisdom on leadership, both good and bad.

Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a great biography of Richard III, considered definitive for many Ricardians.

139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2

Mentioned by Elijah and

Peter Kreeft

during a discussion about favorite characters and plays.

Episode 225: Humilty, Time Travel and Philosphy with Peter Kreeft

Mentioned for his portrayal of Richard III, which is considered Tudor propaganda.

Print the Legend

Mentioned by Kenneth Kukier as a source of wisdom on leadership, highlighting both good and bad examples from his plays.

Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance

Mentioned by

Gary Arndt

when discussing Shakespeare's works on the War of the Roses.

The War of the Roses

Mentioned by

Thomas Jolie

as a more polished work compared to Henri VI.

Looking for William Shakespeare 5/5 : Acte V : After Shakespeare

Mentioned by

Neema Parvini

as the play that ends the history plays.

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Mentioned when the speaker makes a reference to Richard III.

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Mentioned as a play about the downfall of the last Plantagenet king of England, who was ousted by Henry Tudor in 1485.

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