Henry's Wars and Shakespear's Laws

by Theodor Meron

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Henry V has traditionally been acclaimed for its impressive depiction of the psychological and political impact of warfare, and it remains one of the most widely-discussed plays in the canon. In this highly original, scholarly, and thought-provoking study Professor Meron uses rare medieval ordinances and other medieval and Renaissance historical and legal sources to provide challenging new contexts for Shakespeare's famous play. The...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198258119
• ISBN13: 9780198258117
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"