The Lives and Deeds of the Three Richards: The Lion-hearted, the Feeble One, and the Tyrant

Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) entered history as a strong crusading hero. Conversely, Richard II (1367-1400) has often been regarded as a feeble monarch. And the popular image of Richard III (1452-1485) is that of an evil tyrant. But were they? By studying the lives and deeds of the three king Richards, this module aims to challenge these conventional assumptions. It will consider historical, legal, literary, and architectural sources in order to establish whether historical evidence supports their conventional portrait.

Tutor: Gillian Waters BA MA PGDip PGCE

Term: Autumn

Day: Wednesday

Start Date: 25 September 2024

Time: 7-9pm

No. of weeks: 11

Full fee: £156

Credits: 10

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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