A triumphantly patriotic play that also casts a critical eye at war and warriors, this great epic drama depicts a charismatic ruler in a time of national struggle. The young King Henry's victory over the French despite overwhelming odds creates a spectacle of action, color and thundering battles. Whether the warrior king is urging his men 'Once more unto the breech, dear friends' or wooing Katherine of France, Henry is magnificently adapted to the role he must play in England's greatness. 275 pages with explanatory notes on facing pages, introductions, modernized spelling and punctuations, and an interpretive essay on film adaptations.
