Readings on the histories [of William Shakespeare]

William Shakespeare: a biography

Understanding Shakespeare's histories

The historical background of the history plays / by Peter Saccio

What are Shakespeare's histories? / Lily B. Campbell

The family in Shakespeare's histories / by Robert B. Pierce

Women in the history plays / by Linda Bamber

The history plays on stage / by George J. Becker

The Richard plays

Abuse and neglect of power in Richard III / by L.C. Knights

The personal drama of Richard II / by S.C. Sen Gupta

The character of Richard III / by H.M. Richmond

Richard III is a religious play / by E.M.W. Tillyard

The Henry plays

Falstaff the clown in 1 Henry IV / by Bente A. Videboeck

Contrasts in 1 Henry IV / by F.J.G. Meehan

The decline of the king in 2 Henry IV / by M.M. Reese

Two levels of meaning in 2 Henry IV / by A.R. Humphreys

The warrior king in Henry V / by Francis Fergusson

Perspective in Henry V / by John Russell Brown

The lesser-known history plays

Shakespeare's first plays: 1, 2, and 3 Henry VI / by Clifford Leech

Imagery in King John / by Caroline F.E. Spurgeon

English monarchs from the Norman Conquest through Shakespeare's time

Genealogical tables.