King John: Play Guide and Free Edition
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King John is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"King John" by William Shakespeare is a history play written in the mid-1590s about the turbulent reign of England's King John. When France demands John surrender his throne to his nephew Arthur, conflicting claims of legitimacy ignite warfare, political intrigue, and shifting alliances. As nobles defect, the Pope excommunicates the king, and foreign armies invade, John faces enemies on all sides. Shakespeare weaves together questions of rightful succession, religious authority, and loyalty in this chronicle of a monarch besieged by both external threats and internal betrayal.
Book and edition facts
- Title: King John
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama
- John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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