The Hours of Richard III

The piety of King Richard III has been debated, with much attention focused on his Book of Hours. Ricardian experts Anne F. Sutton and Livia Visser-Fuchs explore the manuscript and the prayers text, offering insight into the personality of a controversial figure in medieval history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

The nature of King Richard III's piety has been a subject of considerable debate, particularly in times past, as his religious convictions are considered fundamental to his character and behavior. This debate has centered around the Book of Hours that the king adopted for his own private use following his coronation, which included certain prayers, such as the 'Prayer of Richard III.' In The Hours of Richard III, Ricardian experts Anne F. Sutton and Livia Visser-Fuchs delve into the manuscript and the prayers' text. The manuscript, now preserved in Lambeth Palace Library, was originally produced in London around 1420 and showcases the preoccupations of a devout man of the fifteenth century. The text also provides insight into the development of London manuscript illumination during that period. Moreover, in this analysis of the manuscript, the authors offer an insightful perspective on the personality of Richard III, one of the most controversial figures in medieval history.

The nature of King Richard III's piety has been a subject of considerable debate, particularly in times past, as his religious convictions are considered fundamental to his character and behavior. This debate has centered around the Book of Hours that the king adopted for his own private use following his coronation, which included certain prayers, such as the 'Prayer of Richard III.' In The Hours of Richard III, Ricardian experts Anne F. Sutton and Livia Visser-Fuchs delve into the manuscript and the prayers' text. The manuscript, now preserved in Lambeth Palace Library, was originally produced in London around 1420 and showcases the preoccupations of a devout man of the fifteenth century. The text also provides insight into the development of London manuscript illumination during that period. Moreover, in this analysis of the manuscript, the authors offer an insightful perspective on the personality of Richard III, one of the most controversial figures in medieval history.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803996325
Edition number: New ed