This book is a collection of four historical plays written by William Shakespeare. The plays included are King John, Richard II, Richard III, and Henry VIII. Each play focuses on a different monarch and their reign in English history. King John follows the tumultuous reign of King John, who faces rebellion from his own nobles and conflict with France. Richard II depicts the downfall of King Richard II, who is deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. Richard III portrays the rise and fall of King Richard III, who is infamous for his ruthless pursuit of power. Lastly, Henry VIII explores the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, including his divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn. Through these four plays, Shakespeare offers a dramatic and engaging portrayal of English history, exploring themes of power, ambition, and betrayal. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature or English history.All in one text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.