The Richard III industry has always, to some extent, baffled me. Books which proclaim that Richard was a great man and ruler, and certainly not responsible for the murder of the princes in the tower, or even, it would seem, any ill intent when he usurped the throne, seem to appear at the rate of almost one a year, and the Richard III society has serious popular and financial support, and yet such books always present the debate as if they were a lone voice in the wilderness, against the systematic misrepresentation of the establishment. Whilst it is undoubtedly better researched, argued and footnoted than many of its predecessors, this book recycles many of the same arguments and assumptions. This is not to say that the Tudor demonization is somehow correct, or that Richard was not in many respects a capable man, but that this kind of polemic, which starts from a position of Richard's almost certain innocence and proceeds from there seems to me to be falling into precisely the same pitfalls of pre-judging evidence of which it accuses the accounts of more 'establishment' historians.

Richard III: The Maligned King

Biographies & Memoirs

Carson, Annette

Historical

Sutton Publishing+ltd

In 2012 Annette Carson formed part of the team that discovered King Richard III's mortal remains, verified in 2013 by forensics including DNA matching. In response to the recent upsurge of interest, her 2009 paperback has been updated with details of the discovery plus new illustrations, and a larger typeface for easier readability. Carson's premise is that for centuries the vision of Richard III has been dominated by the fictional creations of Thomas More and Shakespeare. Many voices, some of them eminent and scholarly, have urged a more reasoned view to replace the traditional black portrait. This book seeks to redress the balance by examining the events of his reign as they actually happened, based on reports in the original sources. Eschewing the overlay of assumptions so beloved by historians, she instead traces actions and activities of the principal characters, using facts and time-lines revealed in documentary evidence. In the process Carson dares to investigate areas where historians fear to tread, and raises many controversial questions.

Richard III

The History Press

Traces the history of acrobatic flying, gives profiles of top pilots from around the world, and discusses individual craft and maneuvers

Flight Fantastic: The Illustrated History of Aerobatics

History

World

Haynes Pubns

Jeff Beck: Crazy Fingers

Plexus Publishing (UK)

Ever since the discovery of his lost grave in Leicester, the eyes of the world have been drawn to the twists and turns surrounding England's King Richard III Annette Carson, acclaimed author and expert on Richard's reign (and one of the team who found him), has published A Small Guide to the Great Debate, a brief summary of the main arguments concerning his actions and reputation. Carson has researched and written extensively on Richard III. Her book Richard III: The Maligned King (The History Press, 2008) was revised in 2013 and sold out within 3 months. The print edition of A Small Guide was published on 1 July this year and is already stocked, in hundreds, by visitors' centres at Leicester, Bosworth Battlefield and elsewhere. Written as a succinct, straightforward summary of the facts, this short handbook outlines how King Richard came to be portrayed as a monster-villain by the Tudors, and how a backlash in later centuries created the 'Great Debate' over his reputation, which still rages today. It also analyses the mystery of the 'Princes in the Tower', examining what people actually said and did at the time of their disappearance, and who profited from their removal. The book sets out all the main theories and arguments, together with their strengths and weaknesses, in a non-scholarly style, without imposing judgements and conclusions. An invaluable reference resource, it invites readers to weigh up the evidence and make up their own minds. Recommended for anyone interested in Richard III, for libraries and also as a reference for the media, A Small Guide sticks to the verifiable facts while offering insights you won't find in conventional history books.

Richard III - A Small Guide to the Great Debate

Imprimis Imprimatur

Richard Duke of Gloucester as Lord Protector and High Constable of England

In aviation’s pioneering days the best and bravest airmen pushed the boundaries of flight in all dimensions and attitudes. When airplanes went to war this exploratory art, now known as aerobatics, was called ‘stunting’ in breezy RFC slang. Initially forbidden as foolhardy, its importance for survival soon became paramount in the life and death mêlées of dogfighting. But pilots still delighted in the joy and exuberance of aerobatting for its own sake, and they recognized a master of that very special skill in young D’Urban Victor Armstrong, whose displays were nothing short of electrifying. Fluid and dramatic, performed with flair at ultra-low level, his exhibitions left spectators shaking their heads in disbelief. Even a century later his feats – some illustrated here – continue to evoke astonishment in piloting circles. Until this biography little was known about his wartime experiences, and even less about his South African background. His great value to the authorities lay in his superb handling of the Sopwith Camel, which upon its introduction had taken a heavy toll in fatal trainee accidents. While still on active service he was sent around the units providing vivid proof that, properly handled, the stubby little fighter delivered the key to combat success: unrivaled maneuverability. His resultant fame eclipsed his other distinguished role in pioneering night flying and night fighting, an equally vital skill he was also detailed to demonstrate around the squadrons. In these pages you will find yourself in the cockpit of the F.1 Camel and become acquainted with its rotary engine. You will meet many leading names including Billy Bishop, Cecil Lewis, Norman Macmillan, Robert Smith Barry, and the harum-scarum Three Musketeers from War Birds. Armstrong takes his place alongside them as one of the legendary figures of the first great aerial war.

Camel Pilot Supreme: Captain D V Armstrong DFC

Air World

A new and updated edition of this classic work, brought right up to date\nIn 2012 Annette Carson formed part of the team that discovered King Richard III's mortal remains, verified in 2013 by forensics including DNA matching. In response to the recent upsurge of interest, her 2009 paperback has been updated with details of the discovery plus new illustrations, and a larger typeface for easier readability. Carson's premise is that for centuries the vision of Richard III has been dominated by the fictional creations of Thomas More and Shakespeare. Many voices, some of them eminent and scholarly, have urged a more reasoned view to replace the traditional black portrait. 
This book seeks to redress the balance by examining the events of his reign as they actually happened, based on reports in the original sources. Eschewing the overlay of assumptions so beloved by historians, she instead traces actions and activities of the principal characters, using facts and time-lines revealed in documentary evidence. In the process Carson dares to investigate areas where historians fear to tread, and raises many controversial questions.

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Richard III: The Maligned King

Richard III

Flight Fantastic: The Illustrated History of Aerobatics

Jeff Beck: Crazy Fingers

Richard III - A Small Guide to the Great Debate

Richard III - A Small Guide to the Great Debate

Richard Duke of Gloucester as Lord Protector and High Constable of England

Camel Pilot Supreme: Captain D V Armstrong DFC

Richard III: The Maligned King