This book argues that close readings of Shakespeare's early English History plays informed by the Italian 'politic histories' of the early modern period, that sought to explore the machinations of power politics in governance and in the shaping of historical events; will greatly aid our understanding of the 'politic' qualities dramatized
This book argues that close readings of Shakespeare's early English History plays informed by the Italian 'politic histories' of the early modern period, that sought to explore the machinations of power politics in governance and in the shaping of historical events; will greatly aid our understanding of the 'politic' qualities dramatized
John H. Cameron teaches English Literature at Saint Mary's University as well as German and Russian Literature at Dalhousie University. He is the editor of Narrative is the Essence of History and co-editor (with Goran Stanivukovic) of a special issue of Forum for Modern Language Studies that explores the development of comedy across different theatrical traditions (July 2022). He is the co-author (with Goran Stanivukovic) of Tragedies of the English Renaissance.
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Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Shakespeare's Politic Histories: The Italian Connection Politic Histories, Politic Stratagems The Prince: A Prolegomena Gracing My Stratagems: Politic Drama 2 The First Tetralogy, Shakespeare's Politic History Things Not as They Ought to Be, but as They Truly Are Might vs. Right Trust and Distrust The Fox and the Lion With silence, be politic: Waiting for the Right Moment Weakness and Cruelty 3 'Made I him king for this?': Buckingham and the Choice of Ministers Choosing the Right Minister, Choosing the Right Prince Give us notice of his inclinations: The Use of Spies Playing the Orator, Playing the Crowd Stops he now for breath? The Limits of Politic Stratagems 4 Stanley, the True Machiavellian of Richard III Stanley, the Quiet Machiavellian What think'st thou, then, of Stanley? Hiding One's Intentions Look unto it: Failing to See Past the Surface What says Lord Stanley? Choosing the Right Moment 5 'For few men right temper with the stars': Fortuna and Virtù Tempering with the stars Fortune Favours the Bold: The Nature of Virtù Fortuna vs. Virtù, or Fortuna and Virtù? Conclusion 'My kingdom for a horse!': The Hollow Crown My kingdom for a horse! The Hollow Crown For one commanding all, obey'd by none: Some Closing Thoughts Bibliography Index
Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Shakespeare's Politic Histories: The Italian Connection Politic Histories, Politic Stratagems The Prince: A Prolegomena Gracing My Stratagems: Politic Drama 2 The First Tetralogy, Shakespeare's Politic History Things Not as They Ought to Be, but as They Truly Are Might vs. Right Trust and Distrust The Fox and the Lion With silence, be politic: Waiting for the Right Moment Weakness and Cruelty 3 'Made I him king for this?': Buckingham and the Choice of Ministers Choosing the Right Minister, Choosing the Right Prince Give us notice of his inclinations: The Use of Spies Playing the Orator, Playing the Crowd Stops he now for breath? The Limits of Politic Stratagems 4 Stanley, the True Machiavellian of Richard III Stanley, the Quiet Machiavellian What think'st thou, then, of Stanley? Hiding One's Intentions Look unto it: Failing to See Past the Surface What says Lord Stanley? Choosing the Right Moment 5 'For few men right temper with the stars': Fortuna and Virtù Tempering with the stars Fortune Favours the Bold: The Nature of Virtù Fortuna vs. Virtù, or Fortuna and Virtù? Conclusion 'My kingdom for a horse!': The Hollow Crown My kingdom for a horse! The Hollow Crown For one commanding all, obey'd by none: Some Closing Thoughts Bibliography Index
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