Investigating the lives and deeds of two of England's most maligned and perhaps most enterprising kings Alexander Marinin, having studied the testimony of William Shakespeare himself, answers the question of who is more “lucky” in the memory of man. "child killer" Richard the Third or "wife killer" Henry the Eighth? The unattractive Richard in heavy bloody labors gained his throne, was constantly busy with state affairs and at 32 years old died in the Bosworth quagmire . The handsome Henry was born a prince, was brought up by sophisticated intellectuals and did not think about reigning. He became king at the age of 18[edit] Until the age of 55, he debauched, entertained and quarreled with the church. "Ice and Fire" (DT) What can these two people have in common the last knight of medieval England and the gentle patron of the British Renaissance? It turns out. In a new historical essay by Alexander Marin wittily and fascinatingly examines the work of the brilliant household writer of that era - the focus of attention of Shakespeare's famous plays "Richard the Third" and "Henry the Eighth" In PDF A4 format, the publishing layout of the book is saved.