Henry IV, part II

Introduction. Tragical-comical-historical-pastoral ; "The prince but studies his companions"? ; The language of time ; The reformation of England?

About the text

Key facts

The second part of Henry the Fourth, containing his death and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth

Textual notes

Quarto passages that do not appear in the folio

Oaths from the quarto

Scene-by-scene analysis

Henry IV in performance: the RSC and beyond

Shakespeare's career in the theater

Shakespeare's works: a chronology

Kings and queens of England: from the history plays to Shakespeare's lifetime

The history behind the histories: a chronology

Further reading and viewing

References.