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‘The Eagle and the Hart’ and ‘Henry V’: Kings, Cousins, Enemies
These four plays explored the fortunes of three successive kings of England: Richard II (who reigned from 1377 to 1399), Henry IV (1399-1413 ... of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were grandsons ...
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Henry IV Part 2
With King Henry IV on his deathbed, Hal mistakenly thinks Bolingbroke is dead and leaves ... Hal's only concern is with becoming King of England. However, the old king is convinced by Hal that ...
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‘Henry IV’ Review: Two Plays Become One
At the start of “Henry IV,” Henry Bolingbroke (played by Matthews) has usurped the crown with the help of the Percys, a family of English lords who now lead a rebellion against Bolingbroke for ...