A Henry IV That Doesn’t Know Its Own Strength
Y ou don’t get many opportunities to see Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part 1, and still fewer to see Part 2. The so-called histories and their Roman numerals put people off, along w ...
‘Henry IV’ Review: Two Plays Become One
The relationship between Prince Hal and John Falstaff, a favorite of Shakespeare scholars, is the focus of this condensed ...
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Henry IV
His second wife was Joan of Navarre whom he married at Winchester on 7th February 1403. Henry IV was crowned on 13th October 1399. He had two coronation processions, one from Westminster to the Tower ...
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Henry IV Part 2
With King Henry IV on his deathbed ... by this -- he believes Prince Hal's only concern is with becoming King of England. However, the old king is convinced by Hal that is not the case and ...
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The Wars of the Roses
Warwick’s decision to crown Edward as King left England with two kings - Edward IV and Henry VI. This meant there would be further conflict to decide who would be the official King of England.
James IV, King of Scots 1488 – 1513
James IV has been acclaimed by historians as the first true Renaissance king of Scotland. Under his rule, James patronised the arts and sciences and Scotland flourished as a result. It was during his ...