Richard III depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. It's tragic; it's historical; and, if you don't get Shakespearean English, it probably doesn't make any sense!. Let BookCaps help with this modern translation of the classic history play.If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide.Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)—so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.