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King Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-05
King Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05 with Drama categories.
This second edition of King Richard II features a new introductory section by Andrew Gurr.
Richard Ii
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Author : Nigel Saul
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-01
Richard Ii written by Nigel Saul and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with History categories.
Richard II is one of the most enigmatic of English kings. Shakespeare depicted him as a tragic figure, an irresponsible, cruel monarch who nevertheless rose in stature as the substance of power slipped from him. By later writers he has been variously portrayed as a half-crazed autocrat or a conventional ruler whose principal errors were the mismanagement of his nobility and disregard for the political conventions of his age. This book—the first full-length biography of Richard in more than fifty years—offers a radical reinterpretation of the king. Nigel Saul paints a picture of Richard as a highly assertive and determined ruler, one whose key aim was to exalt and dignify the crown. In Richard's view, the crown was threatened by the factiousness of the nobility and the assertiveness of the common people. The king met these challenges by exacting obedience, encouraging lofty new forms of address, and constructing an elaborate system of rule by bonds and oaths. Saul traces the sources of Richard's political ideas and finds that he was influenced by a deeply felt orthodox piety and by the ideas of the civil lawyers. He shows that, although Richard's kingship resembled that of other rulers of the period, unlike theirs, his reign ended in failure because of tactical errors and contradictions in his policies. For all that he promoted the image of a distant, all-powerful monarch, Richard II's rule was in practice characterized by faction and feud. The king was obsessed by the search for personal security: in his subjects, however, he bred only insecurity and fear. A revealing portrait of a complex and fascinating figure, the book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the politics and culture of the English middle ages.
Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Release Date : 2021-08-13
Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Phoemixx Classics Ebooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-13 with Drama categories.
Richard II - William Shakespeare - The sensitive and poetic Richard II is undoubtedly the rightful king of England, but he is unscrupulous and weak. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke returns from banishment and mounts a challenge to his authority, Richard's right to the throne proves of little help to him. Richard is forced to abdicate, but as his power is stripped away, he gains dignity and self-awareness, and he meets his death heroically. Meanwhile Bolingbroke's seizure of the crown has caused resentment among the nobles of England.
Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-08-23
Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-23 with Performing Arts categories.
Shakespeare’s Richard II presents a momentous struggle between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. Richard is the legitimate king; he succeeded his grandfather, King Edward III, after the earlier death of his father Edward, the Black Prince. Yet Richard is also seen by many as a tyrant. He toys with his subjects, exiling Bolingbroke for six years. When he seizes the title and property that should be Bolingbroke’s, Richard threatens the very structure of the kingdom. Bolingbroke returns with an army that is supported by nobles and commoners alike, both believing themselves oppressed by Richard. This sets the stage for a confrontation between his army and the tradition of sacred kingship supporting the isolated but now more sympathetic Richard. The authoritative edition of Richard II from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Harry Berger, Jr. The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1812
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Chronicles Of The Revolution 1397 1400
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Author : Chris Given-Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 1993
Chronicles Of The Revolution 1397 1400 written by Chris Given-Wilson and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Great Britain categories.
Chronicles of the Revolution covers one of the most controversial and shocking episodes in medieval English history, the 'tyranny' and deposition of Richard II and the usurpation of the throne by his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, who became King Henry IV. Contemporaries were sharply divided about the rights and wrongs of both Richard and Henry, and this division is reflected in the texts which form the major part of the book. All the principal contemporary chronicles are represented in this volume, from the violently partisan Thomas Walsingham, chronicler of St Alban's Abbey who saw Richard as a tyrant and murderer, to the indignant Dieulacres chronicler, who claimed that the 'innocent king' was tricked into surrender by his perjured barons. This range of material is also prefaced by a substantial and stimulating introduction offering new insights into Richard's later years and the events which precipitated his downfall. Additionally, the documents are accompanied by expert commentary and analysis which guides readers while leaving them free to make the ultimate conclusions about these dramatic years. This book will be invaluable for medieval historians as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students of later medieval English history.
King Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-09-25
King Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-25 with Drama categories.
This richly annotated edition takes a fresh look at the first part of Shakespeare's second tetralogy of history plays, showing how it relates to the other plays in the sequence. Forker places the play in its political context, discussing its relation to competing theories of monarchy, looking at how it faced censorship because of possible comparisons between Richard II and Elizabeth I, and how Bolingbroke's rebellion could be compared to the Essex rising of the time. This edition also reconsiders Shakespeare's use of sources, asking why he chose to emphasise one approach over another. Forker also looks at the play's rich afterlife, and the many interpretations that actors and directors have taken. Finally, the edition looks closely at the aesthetic relationship between language, character, structure and political import.
The Tragedy Of King Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
The Tragedy Of King Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with categories.
Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Heinemann
Release Date : 2000
Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Heinemann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Drama categories.
"Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare" is focused on preparing students for their A-Level courses. Including notes, end-of-act activities and tips from an A-Level Chief Examiner the text aims to help students to develop their own responses while fully preparing them for the demands of their courses.
Shakespeare S Tragedy Of King Richard Ii
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
Shakespeare S Tragedy Of King Richard Ii written by William Shakespeare and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.