The contributors to this volume share the belief that Shakespeare is the author who most effectively sets forth the multifarious pagaent of politics. They discuss a broad range of Shakespeare's dramatic poetry from the perspective of the political theorist.

The twelve essays in Shakespeare's Political Pageant discuss a broad range of Shakespeare's dramatic poetry from the perspective of the political theorist. This innovative book demonstrates the immense value of seeing Shakespeare's plays in the context of political philosophy. It will be an important source for students and scholars of both political science and literature.