HENRY V(ISBN=9780812969269)

　　With his family’s claim to the throne uncertain, Henry seeks to secure his position by turning the country’s attention abroad. But when his outnumbered army is trapped at Agincourt, disaster seems inevitable. Shakespeare probes notions of leadership and power in this iconic depiction of England’s charismatic warrior king.
　　Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; and black-and-white illustrations.
　　Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

Introduction
　The Theater of War
　"Thou Idle Ceremony"
　"The General of Our Gracious Empress"
　"What Ish My Nation?"
About the Text
Key Facts
The Life of Henry the Fifth
Textual Notes
Synopses of the Two Parts of Henry IV
Scene-by-Scene Analysis
Henry V in Performance: The RSC and Beyond
　Four Centuries of Henry V: An Overview
　At the RSC
　The Director's Cut: Interviews with Kenneth Branagh,Edward Hall, Nicholas Hytner, and Michael Boyd
Shakespeare's Career in the Theater
　Beginnings
　Playhouses
　The Ensemble at Work
　The King's Man
Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology ,
Kings and Queens of England: From the History Plays to Shakespeare's Lifetime
The History Behind the Histories: A Chronology
Further Reading and Viewing
References
Acknowledgments and Picture Credits