<p>Host Dennis Leap continues his discussion of Act II: Scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s challenging play <em>The Life and Death of King John</em>. The idea for Lady Blanche to marry the Dauphin was first suggested by Hubert the Angiers citizen standing on the city wall. Sir Richard, the illegitimate son of Richard the Lionheart, is the only one who sees the advantage for France not for England’s King John.</p>

Host Dennis Leap continues his discussion of Act II: Scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s challenging play The Life and Death of King John. The idea for Lady Blanche to marry the Dauphin was first suggested by Hubert the Angiers citizen standing on the city wall. Sir Richard, the illegitimate son of Richard the Lionheart, is the only one who sees the advantage for France not for England’s King John.

#22: Kings John and Philip Arrange a Marriage

Shakespeare’s Royal Education is built around the plays of William Shakespeare. Host Dennis Leap will focus on the plays that deal most with leadership and nation building.

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#22: Kings John and Philip Arrange a Marriage

#22: Kings John and Philip Arrange a Marriage