The Character of Richard III Shakespeare’s enormous influence in shaping subsequent concepts of 15th-century England is nowhere better illustrated than in the case of the character of Richard III. A.R. Myers | Published in History Today Volume 4 Issue 8 August 1954 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. TudorEnglandRichard IIIArchaeologyPolitical Popular articles ‘The Barrel of a Gun’ by Ruth First review ‘Master of Rome’, ‘The Roman World War’, and ‘Livia’ review