Richard, son of Richard: Richard III and political prophecy

Coote, Lesley; Thornton, Tim

Abstract

This article provides a new context for the politics surrounding the death of Edward IV, the accession of Edward V and his replacement in turn by Richard III. By examining prophecy texts, both those recorded at the time and those preserved in local tradition, the article shows how Richard's role as protector and then as king was validated in prophecy. The article sheds new light on Richard of Gloucesters possible motivations and self-interpretation, and further suggests the ways in which the prophecy tradition helped give Richards regime its particular form.

Citation

Coote, L., & Thornton, T. (2000). Richard, son of Richard: Richard III and political prophecy. Historical research : the bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research, 73(182), 321-330. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2281.00111

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 31, 2000
• Online Publication Date: Dec 16, 2002
• Publication Date: 2000-10
• Journal: HISTORICAL RESEARCH
• Print ISSN: 0950-3471
• Electronic ISSN: 1468-2281
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 73
• Issue: 182
• Pages: 321-330
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2281.00111
• Keywords: Cultural Studies; Sociology and Political Science; History
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/387155