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How did the fourteenth century shape England? With Helen Carr

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The Reign of Richard II: A Complex King

This chapter explores the reign of Richard II, highlighting his unique approach to monarchy amidst the cultural and political turmoil of the fourteenth century. It examines his obsession with image, psychological challenges, and the evolution from an innocent ruler to one characterized by tyranny, set against the backdrop of England's cultural transition towards the Renaissance.

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