A new edition of William Shakespeare's classic history play Richard III. The conclusion of Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy, beginning the Henry VI Parts 1, 2, and 3, Richard III is the story of the rise to power and eventual downfall of the titular, villainous king. One of Shakespeare's longest plays, Richard III is a tour-de-force, featuring some of Shakespeare most memorable characters and most striking dialogue.<br/><br/>This edition is based on the original Cambridge editions, first published for the general public in the 1860s, and is designed for reading ease -- the size of a standard mass market paperback, it is convenient enough to fit in your pocket, briefcase, or purse, but it features font size large enough for easy reading in any setting, margins wide enough to be marked up by students of all ages, and paper durable enough for reading again and again.