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Richard III by William Shakespeare depicts the rise of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who manipulates and murders his way to the throne during the Wars of the Roses. Using deceit and violence, Richard eliminates his rivals, including his brother Clarence and King Edward IV's sons, to become king. His reign ends with his defeat by Henry, Earl of Richmond, at the Battle of Bosworth Field. The play features ableist language describing Richard's spine curvature.