King Henry The Second: An Historical Drama (1843)

King Henry The Second: An Historical Drama (1843) is a play written by Arthur Helps that explores the reign of King Henry II of England. The play is set in the 12th century and follows the complex relationships between Henry II, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their sons, including Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland. The play examines themes of power, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the historical events and political tensions of the time. The characters are richly drawn and the dialogue is both poetic and dramatic. King Henry The Second: An Historical Drama is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of one of England's most fascinating monarchs.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.