The Cambridge introduction to Shakespeare's history plays
Warren L. Chernaik (Author)
This study examines the continuing tradition of Shakespeare's history plays in stage and film productions as well as giving an account of the critical debate on these plays
Print Book, English, 2007
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2007
History
ix, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
9780521855075, 9780521671200, 0521855071, 0521671205
154706328
The uses of history
The wars of the critics
The Paper Crown: 1, 2, and 3 Henry VI
Determined to prove a villain: Richard III
Gain, be my lord: King John
The death of kings: Richard II
Lord of misrule: 1 and 2 Henry IV
Band of brothers: Henry V
Epilogue: Henry VIII