This book provides fresh interpretations of five of Shakespeare's history plays (King John, Richard II, Henry IV, Parts I and II, and Henry V), each guided by t

Explores the continuing relevance of important political themes in five of Shakespeare's English History plays.

This collection of essays examines the works of the most famous writer of plays in the English language within the most culturally pervasive genre in which they

Political realism is a highly diverse body of international relations theory. This substantial reference work examines political realism in terms of its history

Shows us that Shakespeare's poetic imagination displays the essence of politics and inspires reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship and politi