With his family&rsquo;s claim to the throne uncertain, Henry seeks to secure his position by turning the country&rsquo;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&rsquo;s charismatic warrior king. <br><br>Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. <br><br>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.