The Tragedy of King Richard II is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1595 and first published in 1597. The play is set in England and tells the story of King Richard II, who is deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who becomes King Henry IV. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and the divine right of kings. King Richard II is portrayed as a weak and ineffective ruler who becomes increasingly isolated from his subjects and advisors. He is accused of mismanaging the country and is challenged by Bolingbroke, who accuses him of treason. The play follows the downfall of Richard II as he loses his power and is eventually imprisoned and murdered. The Tragedy of King Richard II is considered one of Shakespeare's history plays and is known for its poetic language and complex characters. It is also notable for its exploration of political themes and its commentary on the nature of power and leadership. The play has been adapted for stage and screen numerous times and remains a popular and influential work of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.