声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
1.1 Research of Shakespeare’s History Plays Abroad
1.2 Research of Shakespeare’s History Plays at Home
Chapter 2 The Theory of “Title”and “Essence”
2.2 The Theory of “Title”and “Essence” in Politics
Chapter 3 The “Title”and “Essence” in Shakespeare’s History Plays
3.1 The Embodiment of “Title”and “Essence” of Kings in Shakespeare
3.1.1 The Titular King
3.1.2 The Essential King
3.1.3 The Perfect King
3.2 The Inlpact of “Title”and “Essence” upon Kings
3.2.1 The Impact of “Title” upon Kings
3.2.2 The Impact of “Essence” upon Kings
3.3 The Impact of “Title” on “Essence” of Kingship
3.3.1 Unlimited Kingship
3.3.2 Limited Kingship
Chapter 4 The Causes and Significance of the Kingship’s Evolvement Between “Title”and “Essence”
4.1 Cause Analysis
4.1.1 The Economy in the Late Medieval England
4.1.2 The Social Background in the Age of Shakespeare
4.2 Significance Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Appendix