The Life of Henry the Eighth is a historical drama written by William Shakespeare in 1613. The play chronicles the reign of King Henry VIII of England, including his relationships with his wives, Cardinal Wolsey, and Thomas Cranmer. The play begins with the divorce of Henry from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and ends with the birth of his daughter, Elizabeth I. The play features many of Shakespeare's signature themes, including political intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles. The Life of Henry the Eighth has been adapted for film and television numerous times and remains a popular work in the Shakespearean canon. This particular edition of the play was published in 1912.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.