The concept of absolute monarchy comes into existence
during the early seventeenth century. During this time,
most countries were ruled by a single family. The head of
that family, a count, duke, king or queen, was in control.
The English Monarchs at this time included the Plantagenet
and Lancaster dynasty. From these two dynasties came
Richard II and Henry IV, two of England's finest kings.
Shakespeare, inspired by the ruling of these kings,
constructed two distinct plays, Richard II and Henry IV.
Throughout these plays it is evident that Shakespeare does
not agree with the idea of having an absolute monarchy, and
especially does not agree with the way these kings rule.
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