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The tragedy of King Richard the second

The tragedy of King Richard the second

DVD 1995

"Richard II", a history based partially on "The Chronicles" by English historian Raphael Holinshed, is the saga of King Richard and his self-defeat. The king not only has enemies to fend off in Ireland but makes an enemy of Bolingbroke, his own cousin, by seizing his property. Bolingbroke, along with an army of discontented English noblemen, rebel and triumph over Richard. Richard surrenders his crown and is immediately imprisoned.

Item Details & Discovery

Explore Topics & Themes:
Great Britain History Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485
Great Britain Kings and rulers
Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413
Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400
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Uniform Title:
Tragedy of King Richard the Second (Motion picture)
Description:
1 videodisc (172 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
digital video
videodisc
DVD
video file DVD
polychrome
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: Not rated
Other Title:
Title on container: King Richard II
Title on container spine: William Shakespeare's tragedy King Richard II
Notes:
"Staged as seen in the 16th century"--Container
David Birney, Paul Shenar
Recorded in 1981
DVD
Control Number:
2765666
UPC:
709629200012
Other Authors:
Birney, David, 1939-2022
Century Home Video (Firm)
Nakano, Jack
Shakespeare Video Society
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard II
Shenar, Paul
TMW Media Group
Woodman, William, 1932-1995
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