Henry V needs to batter the bloody French to get "his" land back. From that starting point, Shakespeare gives us the template of the modern war story, with rousing battles, valiant soldiers, and inspiring speeches. But is it that simple? Is this a jingoistic war story or an expose of a Machiavellian politician?
Join us to discuss Shakespeare's Henry V
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com.au/Henry-V-William-Shakespeare/dp/0143130242/
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/Henry-V-William-Shakespeare-ebook/dp/B003AYZBL6/
Online: https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/henry-v/read/
Kenneth Branagh film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpWvbSnWEVo&pp=ygUHaGVucnkgVg%3D%3D
Laurence Olivier film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BLBQIwZ_h4&pp=ygUHaGVucnkgVg%3D%3D