Henry V, 9780141396675
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Young king, tainted past, rallies England to conquer France.

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  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    25 August 2015

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Summary

The Crown and the Crucible: A King Forged in War

Young King Henry wages war on France. But, tainted by his father’s crimes, and with enemies among his own men, he must confront the difficult responsibilities of kingship. In rousing speeches, first at the siege of Harfleur where he urges his men ‘Once more into the breach’, and again on St Crispin’s Day before the Battle of Agincourt, Henry rallies the English troops to spectacular victories which change the course of history. But ev…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780141396675
ISBN-10:0141396679
Author:William Shakespeare, Ann Kaegi
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:25 August 2015
Weight:246g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 18mm
About The Author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.

Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

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