king of england

Chronicles the nineteen-year-old Prince of Wales' vengeance against the men who beheaded his father, Charles I, in seventeenth century England.

Hal, a young man of extraordinary talents, skill on the battlefield, sharp intelligence, and virtue, believes he is destined for greatness but, haunted by his family's violent past, he embarks on a journey that leads to absolute power and brings him face to face with his demons as he grows to become Henry VIII.

Jean Rombaud, the executioner who later beheaded Anne Boleyn swears an oath to her that he will bury her six-fingered hand at a crossroads in France.

Presents the play and discusses its stage history, political importance, varied language, and skillful design.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Hery VIII" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

A collection of critical essays on Shakespeare's play "Henry IV, Part 2" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Spine title: Henry IV, Part 1. A collection of critical essays on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 reprinted in chronological order.

A thirty-minute adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part 1," telling the story of the play while keeping Shakespeare's language intact. Includes stage directions and character suggestions.

Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?.