<b><i>“Mad world, mad kings, mad composition!”</i></b><br> <b>—King John</b><br> <b><i> </i></b><br> In one volume, eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide fresh new editions of two classic histories: <i>Henry VIII</i> and <i>King John</i>.<br>  <br> <b>THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES:</b><br>  <br> • original Introductions to <i>Henry VIII </i>and<i> King John</i><br> • incisive scene-by-scene synopses and analyses with vital facts about the works<br> • commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers<br> • photographs of key RSC productions<br> • an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays<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.