'This England never did, nor never shall,
Lie at the proud foot of a conqueror.'
Act 5 scene 7
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Plot synopsis
Richard Coeur de Lion is dead. John, his younger brother, has become king, supported by their mother Queen Eleanor. But there is a rival claim to the throne from Arthur, the son of John's dead brother Geoffrey. Chatillon, the French ambassador, tells John that King Philip of France supports the claim of Arthur. John declares war on France. Read more...
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