Henry IV, Part IBy: William Shakespeare Following the death of Richard II, Shakespeare continues his history cycle with part one of the story of Henry IVa play about power, honor, and rebellion. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: An overview of William Shakespeares life, world, and theater A special introduction to the play by the editor, Maynard Mack A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived Henry IV, Part Oneincluding