King John

King John is a historical play by William Shakespeare, written in the mid-1590s and published in the First Folio in 1623. The play explores the tumultuous reign of King John of England (1199–1216), focusing on his political struggles, familial conflicts, and the legitimacy of his claim to the throne amidst challenges from France and his own relatives. Notable for its complex characters and themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, it highlights the personal and national conflicts that define John's reign.