Shakespeare's English History Plays: Genealogical Table by Donald V. Mehus (the sole author) spans c. 500 years (early 1100s to early 1600s) and fifteen generations. Historically accurate, the table was published by the prestigious Folger Shakespeare Library
in Washington, DC. The table includes c. 115 persons, with life dates, marriage dates, and titles. Among these persons are included 22 English monarchs, each clearly labeled as such, with dates of reign and the order in which each monarch ascended the throne indicated. As Professor Eugene K. Waith, Yale University professor of Shakespeare, wrote to the Folger: "This is certainly the best such chart for the history plays that I have ever seen." Further, clearly indicated as well is in which of Shakespeare's ten English history plays each of the persons shown appears. Louis B. Wright, Director Emeritus of the Folger, adds his commendation that the Table "ought to prove extremely useful to both teachers and students of Shakespeare and, indeed, of history of the period." A must for all such interested parties!