Do you want to learn more about William Shakespeare, but don’t have time to read/listen to huge, long biographies? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of his life.

Mention the name of William Shakespeare to students of English the whole world over, and you’ll run an entire gauntlet of reactions ranging from a glazed expression of complete indifference to abject misery and unmitigated terror.

When you’re trying to get to grips with any literary giant, the subject must be approached from three points of perspective. Firstly, you have the work of your writer, the novels, plays, or poems printed in black and white for you to read and experience for yourself.

Secondly, you must set the author’s work in context, by discovering a little about the society in which your writer lived. This doesn’t mean an in-depth history lesson, far from it, what you actually require is a snapshot of your writer’s life and times. This journal is that snapshot.

You will learn about:

• His life beginning to the end
• His family life and where he lived
• His Globe Theatre
• The characterizations of his plays
• Deconstructing his plays
• Twelfth Night
• Romeo & Juliet
• Macbeth
• Tips for students studying his works

The History Journals
We create enlightening History Books for people looking to learn about topics in a Quick Study Guide format. Our books won’t take you days to listen to - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.