King Richard II Study Guide

King Richard II

King Richard II by William Shakespeare

King Richard II is a historical play by William Shakespeare about the life and downfall of King Richard II of England. After acting as a judge between Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, the two decide to duel instead. King Richard banishes both of them before they can fight. Years later, after King Richard has become unpopular because of his expanding wealth, Henry sneaks back, overthrowing Richard (who is eventually imprisoned and killed) and becoming King.

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