From War Crimes to 'Truce Thinking' in Shakespeare's Henry V

• Published in: Early modern literary studies p. 1
• Main Author: Iyengar, Sujata
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sheffield Matthew Steggle, Editor, EMLS 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Audiences; Compromises; Coups d'etat; Diplomacy; Diplomatic & consular services; Drama; English literature; Film adaptations; Ideology; Minority & ethnic violence; Peace; Philosophers; Reconciliation; Truces & cease fires; War; France

Shakespeare's Henry V (1600) concludes with a treaty between England and France, enabled through the marriage of King Henry and Princess Katherine, the compromises of France and Burgundy, Queen Isabella's advocacy and even Henry's own willingness to let his delegates speak on his beha...