The First Part of King Henry the Fourth is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It is set in England during the 15th century and follows the story of King Henry IV and his son, Prince Hal. The play explores themes of power, honor, and loyalty as Prince Hal struggles to prove himself to his father and the kingdom.The play also features the character of Henry Percy, known as Hotspur, who rebels against King Henry IV and becomes a rival to Prince Hal. Hotspur's story is intertwined with that of the king and prince, leading to a dramatic climax and tragic ending.This edition of the play, published in 1917, includes a biography of Henry Percy and a detailed introduction to the play's historical context and literary significance. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Shakespearean literature and English history.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.