title: The History of King Richard the Third: A Reading Edition
author:  Thomas More 
description: Logan . . . provides a clear edition of the English version of More's classic work, as well as lucid commentary on the value of the history, an annotated bibliography for further reading, a chronology of events, and a glossary for ease of comprehending 16th-century vocabulary. . . .This edition retains the flavor of the original language, employing footnotes to provide immediate illumination of difficult phraseology. . . . Recommended. Choice (<i>Choice</i>)<br /><br />A terrific edition, ideal for purpose, putting More's Richard III back into circulation at low cost with exactly the right amount of guidance for students. (<i>John Guy, Clare College, University of Cambridge</i>)
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  The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary
  
  
    
  
  
    
  [Introduction  
  
  
    
  [How Sir John visited Master Hermit: and found him in contemplation  
  
  
    
  [Of the Word from God that came to Master Hermit: and of his setting out  
  
  
    
  [How Master Richard fared: how he heard Mass in Saint Pancras' Church: how he
  came to Westminster: and of his colloquy with the Ankret  
  
  
    
  [How Master Richard saw the King in Westminster Hall: and of the Mass at Saint
  Edward's Altar  
  
  
    
  [How Master Richard cried out in Westminster Hall: and of his coming to a
  Privy Parlour  
  
  
    
  [Of Master Richard's speaking with the King's Grace: and how he was taken for
  it  
  
  
    
  [Of Master Richard's second speaking with his Grace: and of his detention  
  
  
    
  [Of the Parson's Disquisition on the whole matter  
  
  
    
  [How Master Richard took his meat: and of Master Lieutenant's whipping of him  
  
  
    
  [Of the Second Temptation of Master Richard: and how he overcame it  
  
  
    
  [Of the Dark Ni