Curated OER
The Development of Royal Absolutism
In this Absolutism worksheet, students read a 3-page article titled "The Development of Royal Absolutism," and then compare the Edict of Nantes to the Decree of Revocation.
Curated OER
Fathers and Sons in Henry IV
Students explore the power struggles in England's history using Shakespeare's Henry IV. In this Shakespeare lesson plan, students write answer to journal questions about the play and discuss specific passages. Students work as groups to...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Henry Iv Letter to Gregory Vii
Contains the full text of Henry IV's response to Gregory VII after being called a "usurper," in which Henry refers to Gregory IV as a "false monk."
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ban on Lay Investitures
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decrees which banned lay investiture.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Book of Margery Kempe
Offers information about Margery Kempe, her life, essays and articles, and includes an illumination of her.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: Henry Iv, Part One
A teaching guide for 1 Henry IV by Shakespeare. Includes plot synopsis, analysis of the main themes in the play, historical context, activities, and discussion questions, as well as a fifteen-minute condensed version of the play for...
Universal Teacher
Moore's Teacher Resources: Henry Iv, Part 1
This study guide is intended for university and AP students as well as the general reader studying Shakespeare's history play, Henry IV, Part I.
TES Global
Tes: Henry Iv: Part I: 2014 Teacher Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a Royal Shakespeare Company guide to teaching Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I, a sequel to Richard II. It includes an introduction to King Henry IV's court, the social and historical background...
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company Resource Bank
Teachers will find a wide variety of resources to help them introduce Shakespeare to students, whether they are approaching the plays as literature or as theater. Actors and other experts from the company offer insight into the plays...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Lay Investitures Forbidden
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decree banning investitures.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Saxon Dynasty 919 1024
This site from The Library of Congress describes the period of the Saxon dynasty in the 10th century and the founding of the Holy Roman Empire under Otto I. The article is medium in length, and provides worthwhile information on the...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Henry Iv Part I
Here, read "Henry IV Part I." The full text of this Shakespearean history is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Henry Iv Part Ii
Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's "Henry IV Part II." This history play is organized by scene.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: First Banning of Henry Iv
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's first order to excommunicate Henry IV.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Second Banning of Henry Iv
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's second order to excommunicate Henry IV.
Other
Who's Who in Shakespeare's History Plays
Here is a color-coded family tree to help you understand how the historical characters in Shakespeare's series of history plays are connected. As a bonus, you also get a brief synopsis of each of the plays.
Other
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Henry Iv Discussion Guide [Pdf]
This discussion guide for the study of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2 not only provides a synopsis of the play, and analysis of its main characters, and themes, but also summarizes the real history of the English kings that...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare site that includes the texts of all of Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare's other work is listed, but texts are not available. RL.11-12.10a/b Text Complexity
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Richard Ii and Crisis of Authority
This article surveys the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, which was one of the first open challenges to royal authority in England. It goes on to discuss why Richard II was deposed and the importance of the concept that kings ruled under the...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: "Henry Iv, Part 1"
Some background and analysis of William Shakespeare's history play "Henry IV, Part 1." It discusses a variety of aspects of the play including background of the history of the period as well as the characters of Prince Hal, Falstaff and...
Absolute Shakespeare
Absolute Shakespeare: King Henry Iv, Part I
Act by act, this site comments on the action, often making reference to specific lines and quotations.
Other
The War of the Three Henries
This site evaluates the political forces behing the French Wars of Religion. It discusses the roles played by major political figures and offers an small section on the wars of the Catholic League.