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Richard II
Book • 1595
Written around 1595-1596, *Richard II* is the first play in Shakespeare's second 'history tetralogy.
' The play follows the downfall of King Richard II, who is depicted as an extravagant and self-indulgent ruler.
Richard's poor governance, including his wasteful spending, seizure of noble lands, and involvement in the murder of his uncle Thomas of Woodstock, leads to widespread discontent.
His cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, returns from exile to reclaim his inheritance and eventually deposes Richard.
The play culminates with Richard's abdication, imprisonment, and eventual murder, marking the beginning of Henry IV's reign.
The story is set against the backdrop of English history in the late 14th century and explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of royal rule.
' The play follows the downfall of King Richard II, who is depicted as an extravagant and self-indulgent ruler.
Richard's poor governance, including his wasteful spending, seizure of noble lands, and involvement in the murder of his uncle Thomas of Woodstock, leads to widespread discontent.
His cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, returns from exile to reclaim his inheritance and eventually deposes Richard.
The play culminates with Richard's abdication, imprisonment, and eventual murder, marking the beginning of Henry IV's reign.
The story is set against the backdrop of English history in the late 14th century and explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of royal rule.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by 
Dominic Sandbrook and 
Tom Holland throughout the podcast as the subject of their discussion.
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland throughout the podcast as the subject of their discussion.
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415. The Murder of Richard II (Part 3)
Mentioned as a deathbed elegy for This Sceptred Isle in Shakespeare's play.
The lost art of chorography
Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.
Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
Mentioned by Neema Parvini as the start of the history plays and a play that was performed before Essex's Rebellion.
PREVIEW: Chronicles #3 | Shakespeare with Academic Agent
Mentioned by speaker 3 as a play performed in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes.
Looking for William Shakespeare 5/5 : Acte V : After Shakespeare
