Shakespeare's effect on History

Richard III was about Richard of Gloucester who wants to be King of England. Richard was a jealous cripple who used manipulation and deceit in order to achieve his goal. 

He had murdered his brothers, nephews, and anyone who was opposed to him. 

Shakespeare caricatured Richard III's ambition to "seem a saint when most I play the devil" 

The play still resonates as a lethal blend of tragedy and history.

It was resurrected in America as a commentary on Richard Nixon's abuse of power.