... country and to slaughter thousands. He sentences former friends and prisoners of war to death, while giving the impression that he will show mercy; he never acknowledges that he holds any responsibility for the bloodshed he has initiated. The brilliance of Henry's speeches, his oratory and his careful development of his image make him an effective and inspiring leader ... amongst the people he serves. This statement seems to suggest the role of king is somewhat unwanted and he still yearns for the fun of his past. When his father, Henry IV, usurped the throne from Richard II, Henry IV se...

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