Isbn: 9780243326709 - the aldus shakespeare, vol. 9: with copious notes and comments; henry iv, part 1 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book opens during the reign of King Richard II, a time of great political upheaval and popular unrest, against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War. At the heart of the drama is a power struggle between the king and his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford. The mounting tensions between the two men ultimately erupt into open conflict as Bolingbroke returns from exile to challenge Richard's rule. The subsequent events expose the flaws in Richard's character and governance, ultimately leading to his downfall and the accession of Bolingbroke to the throne as King Henry IV. The author deftly explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and the fragility of power in this riveting historical account, providing valuable insights into the complex political dynamics of late medieval England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…