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The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, with Helen Castor
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The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, with Helen Castor

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What happens when a king loses his people’s trust? Historian Helen Castor delves into the 14th century drama behind Richard II’s fall and Henry IV’s rise, the events that inspired Shakespeare’s celebrated history plays.