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Shakespeare's kings

by John Julius Norwich

This survey examines the historical context of Shakespeare's history plays from Edward III to Richard III. It analyses the political and military events of the period and explores the artistic reasons for the dramas' departures from factual accuracy.

Accession 15835 ISBN 0140249133 Publisher Penguin
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