Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 274 Abbott, Jacob 1803 1879 Marianne Erodore Richard III Makers of History Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Richard III" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and reign of King Richard III, exploring the significant familial and political dynamics of the time, particularly the conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster. As the central figure, Richard III is depicted against the backdrop of a turbulent period marked by civil strife, ambition, and the tumultuous quest for power. The opening of the narrative introduces Lady Cecily Neville, Richard's mother, explaining her noble lineage and the family's entanglement in the protracted conflict between the rival factions of York and Lancaster. It sets the stage for understanding the legacy of ambition handed down to Richard and his brothers, while painting a vivid picture of the turmoil that enveloped the kingdom during their upbringing. The text elaborates on the chaotic environment shaped by familial grievances and battles, hinting at both the aspirations and the moral complexities that will define Richard's character and destiny as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 428804 2025-08-11T15:25:34.438307 text/html 426488 2021-01-04T23:43:20 text/html 2810955 2025-08-11T15:25:43.113237 application/epub+zip 2816616 2025-08-11T15:25:36.903285 application/epub+zip 220734 2025-08-11T15:25:35.457253 application/epub+zip 2978457 2025-08-11T15:25:47.569244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2940840 2025-08-11T15:25:41.968271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335013 2022-09-13T09:56:05.773571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360721 2025-08-11T15:25:33.365261 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360603 2021-01-04T23:43:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360594 2021-01-04T23:43:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20613 2025-08-11T15:25:47.719197 application/rdf+xml 10188 2025-08-11T15:25:35.964269 image/jpeg 2724 2025-08-11T15:25:35.711255 image/jpeg 126958 2021-01-04T23:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 2553508 2021-01-04T23:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 126940 2021-01-04T23:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 2647874 2025-08-11T15:25:34.569330 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia