I've heard a few comments to this effect, that, once again, the story was being slanted toward the Shakespearean fable. For one, scoliosis does not result in a hunched back. One shoulder would have appeared higher than the other and his active life style most likely helped, too, so it wasn't the deformity it appears they're still trying to foist on him. For the rest, the dozens of fine books about him do a much better job than Wikipedia. I can certainly give you some recommendations if you wish. :-)
I guess my only consolation is that this seems to be the future of documentaries, more "docu-drama" than actual history, and not that they're picking on Richard specifically.
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Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2013 11:26 am (UTC)I guess my only consolation is that this seems to be the future of documentaries, more "docu-drama" than actual history, and not that they're picking on Richard specifically.