Shakespeare's Kings

In this insightful examination, historian John Julius Norwich explores how Shakespeare's history plays reflect and shape perceptions of England's tumultuous medieval period, covering events from the Hundred Years' War to the Wars of the Roses. He compares the plays to actual historical events and figures, highlighting Shakespeare's balance of fact and drama, and offers a vibrant narrative of the era's political upheavals. Norwich's analysis reveals the playwright's creative liberties while emphasizing the enduring impact of Shakespeare's storytelling on our understanding of history.