Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third
1768
Published in 1768, 'Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third' by Horace Walpole critically examines the established narratives surrounding Richard III, challenging the portrayal of him as a tyrant. Walpole argues that much of the negative characterization stems from bias and conjecture rather than factual evidence. He scrutinizes the credibility of traditional historians and highlights the lack of solid proof regarding Richard's alleged crimes, aiming to reassess his legacy in light of historical misrepresentation.
