Excerpt from the Preface to Sir Walter Ralegh's History of the World that demonstrates his use of theatrical language when describing the Reign of Richard III.
Photo of the exterior of Sir Walter Ralegh's History of the World, printed in 1614 by William Stansby meant to emphasize the unworn edges and thickness of the book.
Final page of Sir Walter Ralegh's History of The World. The Section shown details Ralegh's mention of the death of Prince Henry Fredrick followed by an evocation of Job and lastly the 'Finis.'